outright

Example Sentences

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"The bigger concern for India's economy is outright shortage," say Shilan Shah and Mark Williams of Capital Economics.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

There’s a difference between making something provocative and outright, intentional provocation.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Such assessments rely on incomplete information or are outright incorrect, a spokesman for Iran’s military joint command told a state-run broadcaster, according to The Wall Street Journal External link.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

The album’s closer, “Driftin’ Cowboy,” will nail down this collection for some as outright folk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Faeries might not be able to lie outright, but Madoc had lied with every laugh, every clap on the back, every shared cup of wine.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black