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outright

[out-rahyt, out-rahyt, -rahyt] / ˈaʊtˌraɪt, ˈaʊtˈraɪt, -ˌraɪt /
ADJECTIVE
complete, unconditional
Synonyms
STRONGEST
absolute downright pure unequivocal unmitigated utter wholesale
WEAK
all arrant consummate definite direct entire flat gross out-and-out perfect positive straightforward thorough thoroughgoing total undeniable unqualified whole
Antonyms
STRONGEST
imperfect indefinite mixed partial uncertain
WEAK
ambiguous conditional hesitating incomplete provisional

Example Sentences

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Only Marcia Gay Harden, as Mark’s mother, Elizabeth, is an outright villain, and you will hate her.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

This compound, called guanidinoethylbenzylamino imidazopyridine acetate, works by preventing the growth of bacteria like Porphyromonas gingivalis rather than killing them outright.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

All candidates are far short of the 50% of votes needed to win outright, making a run-off between the top two candidates on 7 June almost certain.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Pre-election surveys show no candidate polling above 15 percent, far short of the 50 percent needed to win outright.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

Sometimes they would sneer outright, for no reason, before I looked down to avoid eye contact.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals