outright — complete and total; without reservation
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: complete and total; without reservation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈaʊtraɪt/
Example Sentences
- My boss rejected my vacation request outright, saying 'You just started working yesterday!'
- The student's answer was outright wrong, but his confidence was outright impressive.
- She won the lottery and bought three cars outright.
outright
ADJECTIVE[/ˈaʊtraɪt/]
complete and total; without reservation
Complete cash purchase, no questions asked
Standing upright at midnight, refusing outright!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'outright,' combining 'out' (meaning outside or completely) with 'right' (meaning directly or straightforwardly). The term evolved from Old English roots meaning 'completely' or 'directly.'
Breakdown
out- (completely, outside) + right (directly, straightforwardly) = outright (complete and total, without reservation)
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📝Examples
“My boss rejected my vacation request outright, saying 'You just started working yesterday!'”
“The student's answer was outright wrong, but his confidence was outright impressive.”
“She won the lottery and bought three cars outright.”
“The politician's outright denial of the scandal only made people more suspicious.”
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