outright

[ adjective out-rahyt; adverb out-rahyt, -rahyt ]
/ adjective ˈaʊtˌraɪt; adverb ˈaʊtˈraɪt, -ˌraɪt /
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adjective

adverb

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decorum
the act of or need for making up one's mind.
dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc.
a company of singers, especially an organized group employed in church service.
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Origin of outright

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; see origin at out, right

OTHER WORDS FROM outright

out·right·ness, noun

Words nearby outright

outreach, outremont, outride, outrider, outrigger, outright, outring, outro, outrow, outrun, outrunner
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Words related to outright

wholesale, unmitigated, unequivocal, pure, utter, downright, absolute, all, arrant, consummate, definite, direct, entire, flat, gross, out-and-out, perfect, positive, straightforward, thorough

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British Dictionary definitions for outright

outright

adjective (ˈaʊtˌraɪt) (prenominal)

without qualifications or limitationsoutright ownership
complete; totalan outright lie
straightforward; directan outright manner

adverb (ˌaʊtˈraɪt)

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