outright

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outright[1,adverb] outright[2,adjective]

Main Entry: ¹out·right
Pronunciation: "aut-'rIt
Function: adverb
1 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>