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outright

out·right

outright

 
 
pronunciation:
aUt raIt
parts of speech:
adjective, adverb
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Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition: complete or total.
The fire was an outright disaster.
synonyms:
absolute, complete, thorough, total, utter
similar words:
downright, perfect
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part of speech: adverb
definition 1: entirely; completely.
I believed him outright.
synonyms:
absolutely, altogether, completely, entirely, thoroughly, totally
similar words:
downright, fully, perfectly
definition 2: in a frank and honest way.
Luke told me outright what had happened.
synonyms:
openly
definition 3: immediately or all at once.
The buyer offered me the money outright.
synonyms:
immediately, instantly, promptly
similar words:
directly, now