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adverb out·right \ˌat-ˈrīt\

: in a full and complete way

: quickly and completely : not gradually

: in one payment of money

Full Definition of OUTRIGHT

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archaic :  straight ahead :  directly
2
:  in entirety :  completely <rejected the proposal outright>
3
:  without restraint or reservation <laughed outright>
4
:  on the spot :  instantaneously <was killed outright>
5
:  without lien or encumbrance <purchased the property outright for cash>
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First Known Use of OUTRIGHT

14th century

Rhymes with OUTRIGHT

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2outright

adjective out·right \ˈat-ˌrīt\

: complete and total

: not limited in any way : done, made, or given in a complete way

Full Definition of OUTRIGHT

1
a :  being completely or exactly what is stated <an outright lie>
b :  given without reservation <outright grants for research>
c :  made without encumbrance or lien <an outright sale>
2
archaic :  proceeding directly onward
out·right·ly adverb

First Known Use of OUTRIGHT

1532
OUTRIGHT Defined for Kids

1outright

adverb out·right \at-ˈrīt\

Definition of OUTRIGHT for Kids

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:  completely <They rejected the idea outright.>
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:  without holding back <He laughed outright at the story.>
3
:  quickly and entirely <Fire destroyed the house outright.>

2outright

adjective out·right \ˈat-ˌrīt\

Definition of OUTRIGHT for Kids

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:  complete and total :  very clear or obvious <an outright lie>
2
:  done, made, or given with no restrictions or exceptions <an outright gift>

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