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View usage for: pronunciation note: The adjective is pronounced (aʊtraɪt). The adverb is pronounced (aʊtraɪt).1. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]You use outright to describe behaviour and actions that are open and direct, rather than indirect. Kawaguchi finally resorted to an outright lie. ...outright condemnation. Outright is also an adverb. Why are you so mysterious? Why don't you tell me outright? Sharon laughed outright. 2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]Outright means complete and total. She had failed to win an outright victory. The response of the audience varied from outright rejection to warm hospitality. Synonyms: definite, clear, certain, straight More Synonyms of outright Outright is also an adverb. The peace plan wasn't rejected outright. See to be killed outright More Synonyms of outright outright in British Englishadjective (ˈaʊtˌraɪt) (prenominal)1. without qualifications or limitations outright ownership 2. complete; total an outright lie 3. straightforward; direct an outright manner adverb (ˌaʊtˈraɪt)4. without restrictions buy outright 5. without reservation or concealment ask outright 6. instantly he was killed outright 7. obsolete straight ahead or out outright in American English (ˈaʊtˌraɪt; ˌ aʊtˈraɪt) adjective1. without reservation; downright 3. complete; total; whole adverb5. without reservation; openly 7. Obsolete straight ahead Examples of 'outright' in a sentenceoutright In other languagesoutright British English: outright ADJECTIVE You use outright to describe behaviour and actions that are open and direct, rather than indirect. He finally resorted to an outright lie. - American English: outright
- Brazilian Portuguese: completo
- Chinese: 直率的
- European Spanish: rotundo
- French: pur
- German: klar
- Italian: completo
- Japanese: 明白な
- Korean: 노골적인
- European Portuguese: completo
- Latin American Spanish: rotundo
Chinese translation of 'outright'outright (advautˈraɪt; adjˈautraɪt) adv - (= absolutely) [reject, condemn]
彻(徹)底地 (chèdǐ de) - (= openly) [ask, deny, refuse]
直率地 (zhíshuài de)
adj - (= absolute) [winner, victory]
完全的 (wánquán de) - (= open) [refusal, denial, hostility]
无(無)保留的 (wú bǎoliú de) to be killed outright 当(當)场(場)毙(斃)命 (dāngchǎng bìmìng)
Definition complete He told me an outright lie. Synonyms undeniable thoroughgoing unalloyed deep-dyed Definition straightforward and direct She failed to win an outright victory. Synonyms black-and-white straightforward unqualified unambiguous cut-and-dried (informal) incontrovertible uncontestable Definition openly Why are you being so mysterious? Why can't you just tell me outright? Synonyms face to face explicitly overtly candidly unreservedly unhesitatingly forthrightly Definition completely His plan was rejected outright. Synonyms without hesitation one hundred per cent straightforwardly without restraint unmitigatedly lock, stock and barrel Definition instantly The car was destroyed outright in the crash. Synonyms straight away cleanly there and then without more ado Additional synonymsDefinition utter or downright That's the most arrant nonsense I've ever heard. Synonyms total, complete, extreme, absolute, gross, notorious, utter, outright, thorough, infamous, rank, blatant, monstrous, vile, downright, atrocious, out-and-out, flagrant, egregious, unmitigated, undisguised, thoroughgoing, deep-dyed Definition immediately I must go at once. Synonyms immediately, now, right now, straight away, directly, promptly, instantly, right away, without delay, without hesitation, forthwith, this (very) minute, pronto (informal), this instant, straightway (archaic), posthaste, tout de suite Definition definitely known One thing is certain – they have the utmost respect for each other. Synonyms known, true, positive, plain, ascertained, unmistakable, conclusive, undoubted, unequivocal, undeniable, irrefutable, unquestionable, incontrovertible, indubitable, nailed-on (slang) Additional synonymsDefinition evident or obvious It was a clear case of mistaken identity. Synonyms obvious, plain, apparent, bold, patent, evident, distinct, pronounced, definite, manifest, blatant, conspicuous, unmistakable, express, palpable, unequivocal, recognizable, unambiguous, unquestionable, cut-and-dried (informal), incontrovertibleDefinition easy to distinguish or understand She won a clear-cut victory in yesterday's election. Synonyms straightforward, specific, plain, precise, black-and-white, explicit, definite, unequivocal, unambiguous, cut-and-dried (informal) Definition perfect in quality or kind He made me look like a complete idiot. Synonyms total, perfect, absolute, utter, outright, thorough, consummate, out-and-out, unmitigated, dyed-in-the-wool, thoroughgoing, deep-dyed Dozens of flats have been completely destroyed.I have fallen completely in love with him. Synonyms totally, entirely, wholly, utterly, quite, perfectly, fully, solidly, absolutely, altogether, thoroughly, in full, every inch, en masse, heart and soul, a hundred per cent, one hundred per cent, from beginning to end, down to the ground, root and branch, in toto, from A to Z, hook, line and sinker, lock, stock and barrel Definition complete or extreme He was a consummate liar and exaggerator. Synonyms complete, total, supreme, extreme, ultimate, absolute, utter, conspicuous, unqualified, deep-dyed Definition having great influence on the result of something a decisive victory in the elections Synonyms crucial, significant, critical, final, positive, absolute, influential, definite, definitive, momentous, conclusive, fatefulWe deny there is any direct connection between the two cases. Synonyms clear, specific, plain, absolute, distinct, definite, explicit, downright, point-blank, unequivocal, unqualified, unambiguous, categoricalDefinition absolute downright bad manners Synonyms complete, absolute, utter, total, positive (informal), clear, plain, simple, explicit, outright, blatant, unequivocal, unqualified, out-and-out, categorical, undisguised, thoroughgoing, arrant, deep-dyed The two cases are entirely different. Synonyms completely, totally, perfectly, absolutely, fully, altogether, thoroughly, wholly, utterly, every inch, without exception, unreservedly, in every respect, without reservation, lock, stock and barrel Definition without qualification She is likely to give you a flat refusal. Synonyms absolute, firm, direct, straight, positive, fixed, plain, final, explicit, definite, outright, unconditional, downright, unmistakable, unequivocal, unqualified, out-and-out, categorical, peremptoryAdditional synonymsThe leaders have been speaking frankly about their problems. Synonyms openly, freely, directly, straight, plainly, bluntly, overtly, candidly, without reserve, straight from the shoulderDefinition to the greatest degree or extent She was fully aware of my thoughts. Synonyms completely, totally, perfectly, entirely, absolutely, altogether, thoroughly, intimately, wholly, positively, utterly, every inch, heart and soul, to the hilt, one hundred per cent, in all respects, from first to last, lock, stock and barrel She answered his message immediately. Synonyms at once, now, instantly, straight away, directly, promptly, right now, right away, there and then, speedily, without delay, without hesitation, instantaneously, forthwith, pronto (informal), unhesitatingly, this instant, on the nail, this very minute, posthaste, tout de suite, before you could say Jack Robinson (informal) Airbags inflate instantaneously on impact. Synonyms immediately, instantly, at once, straight away, promptly, on the spot, forthwith, in the same breath, then and there, pronto (informal), in the twinkling of an eye (informal), on the instant, in a fraction of a second, posthaste, quick as lightning, in the bat of an eye (informal) Definition immediately He went to see the producer and they offered him the job on the spot. Synonyms immediately, instantly, at once, straight away, directly, without delay, without hesitation, forthwith, unhesitatingly, before you could say Jack Robinson (informal) Definition absolute You're an out-and-out liar. Synonyms absolute, complete, total, perfect, sheer, utter, outright, thorough, downright, consummate, unqualified, unmitigated, dyed-in-the-wool, thoroughgoing, unalloyed, arrant, deep-dyed Definition utter or absolute She behaved like a perfect fool. Synonyms complete, absolute, sheer, utter, consummate, out-and-out, unadulterated, unmitigated, unalloyed Few of our political leaders are willing to talk plainly about the crisis. Synonyms openly, frankly, publicly, in public, overtly, candidly, unreservedly, forthrightly, straight from the shoulder (informal) Definition complete The old man turned to give her a look of pure surprise. Synonyms complete, total, perfect, absolute, mere, sheer, patent, utter, outright, thorough, downright, palpable, unqualified, out-and-out, unmitigatedDefinition without delay I want to see you right away. Synonyms immediately, now, directly, promptly, instantly, at once, right off, straightaway, without delay, without hesitation, straight off (informal), forthwith, pronto (informal), this instant, posthasteAdditional synonymsDefinition absolute acts of sheer desperation Synonyms total, complete, absolute, utter, rank, pure, downright (derogatory), unqualified, out-and-out, unadulterated, unmitigated, thoroughgoing, unalloyed, arrant (derogatory) Definition outright or candid a straight answer to a straight question Synonyms frank, plain, straightforward, blunt, outright, honest, downright, candid, forthright, bold, point-blank, upfront (informal), unqualifiedI want you to give me the truth, straight from the shoulder. Synonyms frankly, directly, straight, plainly, candidly, outright, unequivocally, man to man, pulling no punches (informal), with no holds barred Definition great in extent or degree I was a thorough little academic snob. Synonyms complete, total, absolute, utter, perfect, entire, pure, sheer, outright, downright (derogatory), unqualified, out-and-out, unmitigated, arrant (derogatory), deep-dyed (derogatory) We returned home thoroughly contented. Synonyms completely, quite, totally, perfectly, entirely, absolutely, utterly, to the full, downright, to the hilt, without reservationDefinition thoroughly or fully She has a good mind which should be used to the full. Synonyms thoroughly, completely, fully, entirely, to the limit, without reservation, to the utmost Definition to the full James was overdrawn and mortgaged to the hilt. Synonyms fully, completely, totally, entirely, whollyDefinition complete The car was in a total mess.I mean I'm not a total idiot. Synonyms complete, absolute, utter, whole, perfect, entire, sheer, outright, all-out, thorough, unconditional, downright (derogatory), undisputed, consummate, unqualified, out-and-out, undivided, overarching, unmitigated, thoroughgoing, arrant (derogatory), deep-dyed (derogatory) Young people want something totally different from the old ways. Synonyms completely, entirely, absolutely, quite, perfectly, fully, comprehensively, thoroughly, wholly, utterly, consummately, wholeheartedly, unconditionally, to the hilt, one hundred per cent, unmitigatedly Definition (of an emotion) not mixed with anything else It was pure, unadulterated hell. Synonyms sheer, complete, total, pure, absolute, utter, downright, unqualified, out-and-out, unmitigated, thoroughgoing, unalloyed Additional synonymsDefinition without conditions or limitations The leader of the revolt made an unconditional surrender. Synonyms absolute, full, complete, total, positive (informal), entire, utter, explicit, outright, unlimited, downright, unqualified, unrestricted, out-and-out, plenary, categorical, unreservedDefinition completely clear in meaning Richardson's unequivocal commitment to fair play Synonyms clear, absolute, definite, certain, direct, straight, positive, plain, evident, black-and-white, decisive, explicit, manifest, clear-cut, unmistakable, unambiguous, cut-and-dried (informal), incontrovertible, indubitable, uncontestable, nailed-on (slang) Definition clear or unambiguous the unmistakable aroma of freshly ground coffee Synonyms clear, certain, positive, decided, sure, obvious, plain, patent, evident, distinct, pronounced, glaring, manifest, blatant, conspicuous, palpable, unequivocal, unambiguous, indisputableDefinition total and complete A senior police officer had called him an unmitigated liar. Synonyms complete, absolute, utter, perfect, rank, sheer, total, outright, thorough, downright (derogatory), consummate, out-and-out, thoroughgoing, arrant (derogatory), deep-dyed (derogatory) Definition having no conditions or limitations The event was an unqualified success. Synonyms unconditional, complete, total, absolute, utter, outright, thorough, downright (derogatory), consummate, unrestricted, out-and-out, categorical, unmitigated, unreserved, thoroughgoing, without reservation, arrant (derogatory), deep-dyed (derogatory) Definition total or absolute A look of utter confusion swept across his handsome face. Synonyms absolute, complete, total, perfect, positive (informal), pure, sheer, stark (derogatory), outright, all-out, thorough, downright (derogatory), real, consummate, veritable, unqualified, out-and-out, unadulterated, unmitigated, thoroughgoing, arrant (derogatory), deep-dyed (derogatory) The new laws coming in are utterly ridiculous. Synonyms totally, completely, absolutely, just, really, quite, perfectly, fully, entirely, extremely, altogether, thoroughly, wholly, downright, categorically, to the core, one hundred per cent, in all respects, to the nth degree, unqualifiedly Definition extensive or indiscriminate the wholesale destruction of life on this planet Synonyms extensive, total, mass, sweeping, broad, comprehensive, wide-ranging, blanket, outright, far-reaching, indiscriminate, all-inclusive Definition completely or totally The accusation is wholly without foundation. Synonyms completely, totally, perfectly, fully, entirely, comprehensively, altogether, thoroughly, utterly, heart and soul, one hundred per cent (informal), in every respect |