OUTRIGHT Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

outright

adjective

ˈau̇t-ˌrīt

Definition of outright

as in utter

having no exceptions or restrictions that's an outright lie!

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Recent Examples of outright According to sources, different strategic options are under consideration, from an outright sale to taking on new investors. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 7 July 2026 Thus, the outright majority of American voters, the Independents, get royally screwed again in favor of folks who represent about a quarter of Americans, thanks to the Supreme Court’s decision. — Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026 Purchases at liquor, wine and beer stores are sliding outright. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026 Diagnostic stewardship works to change how a doctor orders tests with ideas from behavioral economics, the science around influencing choice without outright denial. — Daniel Morgan, STAT, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for outright

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Adjective

Questioning, if not rejecting, established Christian doctrine, Ahab also comes to regard Moby Dick as the outward and visible sign, the physical embodiment of the indifference or, worse, utter malignity inherent in the universe.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
But the nation’s summer has been an utter slog, lacking the identity and joy on the pitch that spectators have come to expect.

— Doha Madani, NBC news, 5 July 2026

Definition of utter

Adjective

Ramp, the corporate card and expense management company backed by Iconiq and valued at $44 billion, is now Senra’s largest advertiser and, by CEO Glyman’s own description, an unconditional backer.

— Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 5 July 2026
At its deepest level, this work is fueled by unconditional love—not sentimental or passive love but love as discipline, courage and commitment.

— Yujia Zhu, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of unconditional

Adjective

The divisive trend first crossed my desk when Jennifer Lawrence stepped out in Paloma Wool’s sheer sarong-style version of the piece last summer, pairing the flowy garment with a cool oversized T-shirt and strappy sling-backs.

— Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 11 July 2026
Perfumers often create this effect with notes like white musk, skin musk, aldehydes, watery florals, sheer woods, and delicate citrus, which together can evoke a cozy sense of self-care.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 11 July 2026

Definition of sheer

Adjective

Haiti’s Wilson Isidor had an absolute screamer from outside the box against Morocco.

— Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
Molecular self-assembly meets graphene Silicon solar panels have dominated the market for decades, but are rapidly hitting an absolute physical efficiency limit.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026

Definition of absolute

Adjective

Roupp fought to stay in the game and record the first complete game of his career, but at 104 pitches, Vitello went to his bullpen to seal the blowout win instead of pushing his starter.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
These days, a complete Wirkkala set can fetch upwards of $3,600.

— Jessica Salter, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Definition of complete

Adjective

This butternut squash pasta is pure comfort, with roasted squash, garlic, and shallots blended into a creamy, smooth sauce.

— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
Minions & Monsters kept its familiar chaos intact, but its turn toward sentiment may have left behind some of the pure silliness that built its core audience at home.

— David Deal, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of pure

Adjective

The total increases to $256 for 11 to 15 mph over the limit, $281 for 16 to 20 mph over, and $334 for more than 20 mph over.

— Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026
The Cubs have a total bonus pool of $9,644,100, nearly identical to their 2025 number.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Definition of total

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