I. out ‧ right 1 /ˈaʊtraɪt/ BrE AmE 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
II. out ‧ right 2 /aʊtˈraɪt/ BrE AmE 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.