Main Entry:

¹out·right

Pronunciation:

\ˌau̇t-ˈrīt\

Function:

adverb

Date:

14th century

1archaic : straight ahead : directly2: 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>