outright
[adjective]
Synonyms:
- absolute, complete, out-and-out, perfect, thorough, thoroughgoing, total, unconditional, unmitigated, unqualified
- direct, definite, flat, straightforward, unequivocal, unqualified
[adverb]
Synonyms:
- absolutely, completely, openly, overtly, straightforwardly, thoroughly, to the full

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

I. out‧right¹ /ˈaʊtraɪt/ adjective [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

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

II. out‧right² /aʊtˈraɪt/ adverb

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 something 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.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲