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Meaning of outright
The primary meaning of "outright" is completely and utterly.
Etymology of outright
The word "outright" has its origins in Old English, with "out" meaning "completely" or "totally" and "right" meaning "directly" or "straightforwardly"
Historically, the word has been used to describe something that is done or expressed openly and directly, without any attempt to hide or disguise it
Synonyms
completely
totally
entirely
utterly
absolutely
downright
thoroughly
wholly
fully
perfectly
purely
clearly
obviously
evidently
plainly
manifestly
patently
blatantly
glaringly
unmistakably
transparently
openly
overtly
directly
straightforwardly
unambiguously
unequivocally
explicitly
categorically
unconditionally
comprehensively
Definitions
- Used to emphasize that something is completely and utterly the case
- Used to describe something that is done or expressed openly and directly, without any attempt to hide or disguise it
- Used to describe a winner or victor who has gained a victory or prize without any doubt or competition
Usage Examples
- The team won the championship outright, with no need for a playoff.
- She was outright disgusted by the poor service at the restaurant.
- The company will outright own the new subsidiary.