outright

UK /aʊtˈɹaɪt/ US /aʊtˈɹaɪt/
adv 5adj 3verb 1

Definitions

adv

1

Wholly; completely; entirely.

I refute those allegations outright.

Special facilities frequently are provided to enable visiting photographers to get the best results, whereas in the past cameras were sometimes banned outright.

2

Openly and without reservation.

I have just responded outright to that question.

3

At once.

Two people died outright and one more later.

4

With no outstanding conditions.

I have bought the house outright.

5

Blatantly; inexcusably; unambiguously.

That was an outright stupid thing to say.

adj

1

Unqualified and unreserved.

I demand an outright apology.

2

Total or complete.

We achieved outright domination.

Truths, half truths and outright lies.

3

Having no outstanding conditions.

I made an outright purchase of the house.

They don't seek outright independence, but rather greater autonomy.

verb

1

To release a player outright, without conditions.

Sandy Alomar Jr. cleared waivers and was outrighted to Class AA Binghamton in preparation for his promotion when rosters expand Saturday.

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