I. ˌau̇t-ˈrīt 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
II. ˈau̇t-ˌrīt adjective
Date: 1532
1.
a. : being completely or exactly what is stated
an outright lie
b. : given without reservation
outright grants for research
c. : made without encumbrance or lien
an outright sale
2. archaic : proceeding directly onward
• out·right·ly adverb