Definition of outright
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: in entirety : completely
rejected the proposal outright outright refuses to cooperate with law enforcement— Tim Murphy
2
: on the spot : instantaneously
was killed outright
3
: without lien (see lien sense 1) or encumbrance (see encumbrance sense 2)
purchased the property outright for cash
4
: without restraint or reservation
laughed outright cried outright
outright
adjectiveDefinition of outright (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: being completely or exactly what is stated
an outright lie
b
: given without reservation
outright grants for research
c
: made without encumbrance or lien
an outright sale
2
archaic
: proceeding directly onward
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The first known use of outright was in the 14th century
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