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outright (adv.)

c. 1300, "completely, entirely; openly, directly; at once, without hesitation," from out- + right (adj.1)). Meaning "all at once" is attested from c. 1600. As an adjective, "direct, downright," from 1530s.

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Definitions of outright from WordNet
1
outright (adv.)
without restrictions or stipulations or further payments;
buy outright
outright (adv.)
without reservation or concealment;
she asked him outright for a divorce
outright (adv.)
without any delay;
he was killed outright
Synonyms: instantaneously / instantly / in a flash
2
outright (adj.)
without reservation or exception;
Synonyms: straight-out / unlimited
From wordnet.princeton.edu