outright
adverb
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Pronunciation: /ˈaʊtɹaɪt/ / /aʊtˈɹaɪt/
adj
Etymology: From Middle English outright. By surface analysis, out + right.
- Unqualified and unreserved.
“I demand an outright apology.”
- Total or complete.
“We achieved outright domination.”
“Truths, half truths and outright lies.”
- Having no outstanding conditions.
“I made an outright purchase of the house.”
“They don't seek outright independence, but rather greater autonomy.”
adv
Etymology: From Middle English outright. By surface analysis, out + right.
- 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.”
- Openly and without reservation; unreservedly.
“I have just responded outright to that question.”
- At once.
“Two people died outright and one more later.”
- With no outstanding conditions.
“I have bought the house outright.”
- Blatantly; inexcusably; unambiguously.
“That was an outright stupid thing to say.”
verb
Etymology: From Middle English outright. By surface analysis, out + right.
- 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.”