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Outright (Adverb)

Meaning 1

Without restrictions or stipulations or further payments; "buy outright".

Examples

  • The company bought the new equipment outright instead of financing it.
  • The price included all taxes and delivery costs, so we could buy the car outright.
  • I'm willing to buy the property outright if you accept my offer today.
  • They paid the contractor outright for the construction of their new home.
  • If you pay the entire sum outright, we'll give you a discount on the total price.

Meaning 2

Without any delay; "he was killed outright".

Examples

  • The firefighter was injured outright when the roof collapsed on him during the rescue operation.
  • The medical team saved her life, but she would have died outright if she hadn't received immediate attention.
  • The politician's statement was so scandalous that it sparked outrage outright from the opposition party.
  • He was shot outright during the armed robbery, leaving him with severe injuries.
  • The bomb exploded outright, killing everyone in the vicinity instantly.

Synonyms

  • In A Flash
  • Instantaneously
  • Instantly

Meaning 3

Without reservation or concealment; "she asked him outright for a divorce".

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