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1outright
adverb out·right \ˌau̇t-ˈrīt\
: in a full and complete way
: quickly and completely : not gradually
: in one payment of money
Full Definition of OUTRIGHT
1
archaic : straight ahead : directly
2
: in entirety : completely <rejected the proposal outright>
3
: without restraint or reservation <laughed outright>
4
: on the spot : instantaneously <was killed outright>
5
: without lien or encumbrance <purchased the property outright for cash>
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First Known Use of OUTRIGHT
14th century
Rhymes with OUTRIGHT
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2outright
adjective out·right \ˈau̇t-ˌrīt\
: complete and total
: not limited in any way : done, made, or given in a complete way
Full Definition of OUTRIGHT
1
a : being completely or exactly what is stated <an outright lie> b : given without reservation <outright grants for research> c : made without encumbrance or lien <an outright sale>
2
archaic : proceeding directly onward
— out·right·ly adverb
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First Known Use of OUTRIGHT
1532
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- all-out, arrant, blank, blooming [chiefly British], bodacious [Southern & Midland], categorical (also categoric), clean, complete, consummate, cotton-picking, crashing, damn, damned, dead, deadly, definite, downright, dreadful, fair, flat, flat-out, out-and-out, absolute, perfect, plumb, profound, pure, rank, regular, sheer, simple, stark, stone, straight-out, thorough, thoroughgoing, total, unadulterated, unalloyed, unconditional, unmitigated, unqualified, utter, very
OUTRIGHT Defined for Kids
1outright
adverb out·right \au̇t-ˈrīt\
Definition of OUTRIGHT for Kids
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: completely <They rejected the idea outright.>
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: without holding back <He laughed outright at the story.>
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: quickly and entirely <Fire destroyed the house outright.>
2outright
adjective out·right \ˈau̇t-ˌrīt\
Definition of OUTRIGHT for Kids
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: complete and total : very clear or obvious <an outright lie>
2
: done, made, or given with no restrictions or exceptions <an outright gift>
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