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outright
[out-rahyt, out-rahyt, -rahyt]
adjective
complete or total.
an outright loss.
downright or unqualified.
an outright refusal.
without further payments due, restrictions, or qualifications.
an outright sale of the car.
Archaic., directed straight out or on.
adverb
completely; entirely.
without restraint, reserve, or concealment; openly.
Tell me outright what's bothering you.
at once; instantly.
to be killed outright.
without further payments due, restrictions, or qualifications.
to own the house outright.
Archaic., straight out or ahead; directly onward.
outright
adjective
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
Other Word Forms
- outrightness noun
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
Political figures didn’t want to just close every park outright, so they have kept many open with skeletal staffs and reduced services.
Also, for outright long options, roll if they become 8 points in-the-money.
Despite the visual dazzle, the movie’s a bore, when it isn’t outright laughable.
Individuals can make lifetime gifts, outright or in irrevocable trusts, up to that amount without incurring federal estate or gift tax.
You will also have to liquidate at least a portion of your retirement savings to make a down payment on a property or buy something outright.
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