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adv

outright

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adv
1
Completely and without reservation; entirely.
"She rejected the offer outright."
"He bought the car outright instead of taking a loan."
adj
1
Total, complete, or unqualified.
"The election was an outright victory for the incumbent."

How to Use Outright

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In plain EnglishCompletely and directly, with no half-measures or conditions attached.

Common pairings
outright ban outright winner buy outright

Word Forms

outrighted past tense, outrights singular

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