outright
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈaʊtˌraɪt/
KK: /aʊtˌraɪt/
adjective
Definition
Complete or total; without any conditions or limitations.
Example
She won the outright victory in the competition.
Conversation
Did you hear about the game last night?
Yeah, it was an outright victory for our team!
I can't believe they won by so much!
I know, it was an outright domination from start to finish.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
absolute
unqualified
total
Antonyms
partial
conditional
limited
adverb
Definition
In a complete and total manner; without any conditions or limitations.
Example
She outright refused to accept the offer.
Conversation
Did you hear what Sarah said about the project?
Yeah, she was pretty outright about her opinions.
I thought it was refreshing for her to speak so openly.
Root Explanation
Outright is formed from "out" (meaning external or beyond) and "right" (from Old English "riht", meaning correct or just). The word "outright" means completely or fully, often in a straightforward manner.
Memory Tip
Think of something that is completely 'out' in the open and 'right' or correct — that's why outright means fully or completely.
Visually Confused Words
outsight
outnight
outfight
outweight
upright
untight
unright
stright