adj.
Pronunciation: ˌ au ̇ t- ' r ī t
Function: adverb
Date: 14th century
1 archaic : straight ahead : DIRECTLY
2 : in entirety : COMPLETELY <rejected the proposal outright >
3 : without restraint or reservation <laughed outright >
4 : on the spot : INSTANTANEOUSLY <was killed outright >
5 : without lien or encumbrance <purchased the property outright for cash>