adv. & adj.
--adv.
1. altogether, entirely (proved outright).
2 not gradually, nor by degrees, nor by instalments (bought it outright).
3 without reservation, openly (denied the charge outright).
--adj.
1. downright, direct, complete (their resentment turned to outright anger).
2 undisputed, clear (the outright winner).
Derivatives:
outrightness n.