outright (EN)

adverb, adjective

adverb “outright”

1. clearly and without hiding anything
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   He responded outright to my question.
2. completely, totally
   I refute what you just said outright.
3. immediately or right away
   One employee was fired outright, and the others are still waiting in fear.
4. (informal) blatantly, obviously (in a negative way)
   Sorry, but that's just outright stupid.

adjective “outright”

1. absolute or complete in every way
   We secured an outright victory.
2. open and straightforward, without any hidden intentions
   She gave an outright refusal to the invitation.