outright

//ˌaʊtˈraɪt//
B2Frequency Level 10Neutral
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Adverb

outrightCanonical form
1

Completely and immediately; without any delay or reservation.

She rejected his proposal outright.

2

Openly and directly; without concealment or evasion.

She told him outright that she disagreed with his decision.

3

Instantly or on the spot, especially referring to death.

The driver was killed outright in the accident.

Adjective

outrightCanonical form
1

Complete and total; absolute.

The project was an outright failure.

2

Clear and direct; without any ambiguity or qualification.

She gave an outright refusal to the proposal.