English · Word Candidate

outright

/aʊtˈɹaɪt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: outrights · outrighting · outrighted

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Meaning · English

Wholly; completely; entirely.

Adverb

I refute those allegations outright.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Openly and without reservation; unreservedly.

Adverb

I have just responded outright to that question.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Unqualified and unreserved.

Adjective

I demand an outright apology.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Total or complete.

Adjective

We achieved outright domination.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “outright” mean?

Wholly; completely; entirely.

Is “outright” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.