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outrightly

outrightly

6.0
In a complete and direct way, without any doubt
  • adverb
  • /ˈaʊtraɪtli/
translation icon : abiertamente
  • Meanwhile, the West, which has been far more tolerant and sometimes outrightly supportive of Morocco and its irredentist designs, now has far more clout in the United Nations and other international forums.

Examples

  • When has the SPLC deliberately or outrightly advocated the use of violence to settle our national political and racial disputes?

    Blog text (34)
  • "The fact that if you aren't outrightly hostile to religion generally, and the currently un-politically correct ones in particular, you aren't really treated to a terribly welcoming experience in the libertarian community is what I think he was referring to."

    Blog text (21)
  • Prominent llamas did not endorse me outrightly, but I'm also kind of labeled as the monks like me.

  • In other words, they were no longer content just to listen to me, as when I talked about looking out to sea and about the rooms in the cottage; they now outrightly indulged in their boisterous bragging.

    Fiction book (2001)
  • Moreover, as the bond of universal peace and love, these early texts imply (without stating as such outrightly) that the Spirit is not only the power of relation between the other members of the Trinity but also between God and the whole creation as well.

    Academic text (2000)
  • The fact that if you aren't outrightly hostile to religion generally, and the currently un-politically correct ones in particular, you aren't really treated to a terribly welcoming experience in the libertarian community is what I think he was referring to.

    Blog text (21)
  • She rejected the proposal outrightly, making her feelings clear and unambiguous.

  • He outrightly denied the accusations during the press conference, showing no signs of hesitation.

  • The team outrightly agreed on the strategy, ensuring everyone was on the same page.

Synonyms

absolutely
vsoutrightly
1.0

Completely and without any doubt

is more focused on directness and open expression than pure completeness
obviously
vsoutrightly
1.0

In a way that is easy to see or understand

is stronger, expressing full certainty and no reservation
clearly
vsoutrightly
1.0

In a way that leaves no doubt

is more focused on open directness than mere clarity
simply
vsoutrightly
341 1.0

You say this when something is completely true

is more about direct, open expression rather than mere truth emphasis
utterly
vsoutrightly
236 3.6

Completely, to show that something is very strong or very great

is more about frank directness and lack of hesitation than emphasis
explicitly
vsoutrightly
146 3.9

A person uses clear, direct words so there is no doubt

is more about open bluntness and complete lack of reservation
downright
vsoutrightly
91 3.7

To say something is complete or very strong to make a point

is more direct and open in expressing lack of reservation
directly
vsoutrightly
88 1.4

In a clear honest way, saying what you think

adds a sense of absolute completeness and no hesitation
plainly
vsoutrightly
68 1.8

In a clear and obvious way that is easy to understand

is more forceful and shows complete lack of doubt
blatantly
vsoutrightly
58 4.8

In a very obvious and shameless way that offends people

is less about brazenness and more about undisguised certainty
squarely
vsoutrightly
55 3.7

In a direct and firm way without avoiding the issue

is broader, stressing total lack of doubt and full certainty
flatly
vsoutrightly
45 4.6

In a firm way that shows no doubt

adds a fuller sense of completeness and lack of hesitation
straight-up
vsoutrightly
  • Informal
43 7.9

Used to say something is completely honest without exaggeration

is more neutral and less informal in tone while equally direct
emphatically
vsoutrightly
38 5.5

In a strong, definite way that shows no doubt

is more plain and open, not only forceful in delivery
unequivocally
vsoutrightly
  • Formal
37 6.9

In a clear way that leaves no doubt

is more about plain directness than formal clarity of meaning
outright
vsoutrightly
36 4.3

Directly and openly, without hiding or delay

is the same in meaning but differs as a variant form
categorically
vsoutrightly
35 6.5

In a clear, certain way without any doubt

is more about plain directness than formal absolute certainty
expressly
vsoutrightly
33 4.4

In a way that is for a clear, specific purpose

is broader, used for any direct statement beyond specific purpose
candidly
vsoutrightly
28 4.1

In an honest, direct way without hiding your true thoughts

is more about firm, unquestioning statement than simple honesty
flat out
vsoutrightly
  • Informal
21 7.0

To say something plainly without hiding feelings

is closer to formal complete assertion without hesitation
in no uncertain terms
vsoutrightly
16 4.2

In a very clear, direct way that leaves no doubt

is similar but usually shorter and less idiomatic in use
unmistakably
vsoutrightly
13 4.1

In a very clear way that people cannot mistake

is more about direct statement and personal lack of reservation
manifestly
vsoutrightly
  • Formal
9 5.6

In a way that is very clear to everyone

is closer to blunt, complete assertion without hesitation
completely and utterly
vsoutrightly
8 2.3

Totally and without any doubt

is closer to plain directness combined with total lack of reservation
forthrightly
vsoutrightly
7 6.7

In a direct and honest way without hiding anything

is stronger in claiming total lack of reservation or doubt
straightforwardly
vsoutrightly
5 3.9

In a clear, honest way without hiding anything

is more forceful and absolute in certainty than this
straight-out
vsoutrightly
4 6.1

Completely direct with no doubt or excuse

is more focused on being complete and unhesitating
unreservedly
vsoutrightly
3 7.1

Completely and without holding back

is more about directness than just lacking hesitation
baldly
vsoutrightly
3 7.2

In a plain, direct way that does not make bad news seem softer

is broader, adding full certainty and no reservation in tone
unhesitantly
vsoutrightly
5.8

Without pause or doubt

includes the same immediacy but also stronger directness

Antonyms

14 3.2

In a slow, unsure way because of doubt

In a quiet, careful way that does not show feelings or strong opinions

Surface Forms

outrightly positive
outrighter comparative
outrightest superlative

Morphology

outrightly = outright (transparent) = outright + ly

Standard adverbial formation from 'outright' using '-ly', preserving the meaning 'directly' or 'completely'.

Etymology

The word outrightly comes from out + right, which originally meant 'completely' or 'direct'. So to say something outrightly is to say it 'fully' and 'without doubt'.