outright

Elementary

/ˈaʊtˌraɪt/

adverb
Completely or totally

outright in a sentence

  • “He won the game outright.”
  • “She won the competition outright.”
  • “The painting is now owned outright by the museum.”
  • “Their house was destroyed outright by the fire.”

What does “outright” mean?

outright (adverb) means completely or totally. It is pronounced /ˈaʊtˌraɪt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "outright" mean?
outright (adverb) means: Completely or totally
How do you pronounce "outright"?
"outright" is pronounced /ˈaʊtˌraɪt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "outright" in a sentence?
Here is "outright" used in a sentence: He won the game outright.

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