outright

outright
out|right1 [ˈautraıt] adj [only before noun]
1.) clear and direct
▪ an outright refusal
▪ an outright attack on his actions
2.) complete and total
▪ an outright victory
▪ an outright ban on the sale of tobacco
3.) the outright winner/victor
someone who has definitely and easily won
outright 2
out|right2 [autˈraıt] adv
1.) clearly and directly, without trying to hide your feelings or intentions
▪ If she asked me outright , I'd tell her.
2.) clearly and completely
▪ She won outright.
▪ They rejected the deal outright .
3.) buy/own sth outright
to own something such as a house completely because you have paid the full price with your own money
4.) immediately and without any delay
▪ The passenger was killed outright .
▪ They fired her outright.

Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.

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