Outright/ˈaʊtraɪt/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/2No Middle Ground Use 'outright' when there's no partial acceptance or halfway measures. He dismissed the idea outright, with no intention of reconsideration. Pro Tip 2/2Emphasis on Totality 'Outright' emphasizes that an action or state is complete and thorough. The team won the championship outright, with no need for playoffs.