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Definition outright in American English

outright adverb

adverb
/aʊtˈraɪt/
1

without hiding your feelings

Example

I told them outright that they had to leave.

Example

He smiled, then laughed outright.

Synonyms and related words
directly pointed emphatic
2

used for emphasizing that something happens or is done completely at one time or in a single process

Example

They can afford to buy the house outright (=pay the total cost in one payment).

Synonyms and related words
complete completely entire
Definition outright in American English