outright

(adjective, verb, adverb)

adjective

1. without reservation or exception; direct.

Similar word(s): unqualified, unlimited

2. total or complete.

Sentences with outright as an adjective:

- I demand an outright apology.

- We achieved outright domination.

- Truths, half truths and outright lies.

- With little effort they found dozens of outright lies.

- He found a pattern of non-transparency and outright deception.

- I made an outright purchase of the house.

- They don't seek outright independence, but rather greater autonomy.

adverb

1. without restrictions or stipulations or further payments

- buy outright

2. without reservation or concealment

- she asked him outright for a divorce

3. without any delay

- he was killed outright

Similar word(s): instantaneously, instantly

Sentences with outright as an adverb:

- I refute those allegations outright.

- I have just responded outright to that question.

- Two people died outright and one more later.

- I have bought the house outright.

- That was an outright stupid thing to say.

verb

1. (sports) To release a player outright, without conditions.