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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Analysts say the vote is unlikely to deliver an outright majority for any single party.

From Barron's

You can own a home outright, enjoy local restaurants and travel occasionally without financial stress.

From MarketWatch

The United States government have tightened visa rules, implementing an outright ban on some nationalities entering the country.

From BBC

But some of the content is manipulated or outright fake, experts and fact-checkers say.

From Barron's

But I couldn’t lie to Lorren, not when she asked outright.

From Literature