outright
Definitions
adjective
(prenominal)- without qualifications or limitations ⇒
outright ownership
- complete; total ⇒
an outright lie
- straightforward; direct ⇒
an outright manner
adverb
- without restrictions ⇒
buy outright
- without reservation or concealment ⇒
ask outright
- instantly ⇒
he was killed outright
- obsolete straight ahead or out
Synonyms
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absolute,
complete,
total,
direct,
perfect,
pure,
sheer,
utter,
thorough,
wholesale,
unconditional,
downright,
consummate,
unqualified,
undeniable,
out-and-out,
unadulterated,
unmitigated,
thoroughgoing,
unalloyed,
arrant,
deep-dyed,
=
definite,
clear,
certain,
straight,
flat,
absolute,
black-and-white,
decisive,
straightforward,
clear-cut,
unmistakable,
unequivocal,
unqualified,
unambiguous,
cut-and-dried,
incontrovertible,
uncontestable
=
openly,
frankly,
plainly,
face to face,
explicitly,
overtly,
candidly,
unreservedly,
unhesitatingly,
forthrightly
straight from the shoulder,
=
absolutely,
completely,
totally,
fully,
entirely,
thoroughly,
wholly,
utterly,
to the full,
without hesitation
to the hilt,
one hundred per cent
straightforwardly,
without restraint,
unmitigatedly,
lock, stock and barrel
=
instantly,
immediately,
at once,
straight away,
cleanly,
on the spot,
right away,
there and then,
instantaneously,
without more ado,
Usage examples
One boy was killed outright ; Mark had just gone wearily out to certify him in the ambulance.
, Night Sisters (1993)In their view, the contrary idea is not debatable; it must be ruthlessly squelched outright !
Spiked (2005)However, Mr. Jobs didn't say outright that Apple wasn't in negotiations with Universal Music about a bid.
Globe and Mail (2003)America has veered away from declaring outright war, to calling for bin Laden to be brought to justice.
Glasgow Herald (2001)But his outright affection for his country is shared by many of his compatriots.
, IN FORKBEARD'S WAKE: Coasting Round Scandinavia (2003)