Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
out-and-out
Adjective
/ˈaʊt ənd aʊt/
Definition
Complete and total; without any restrictions or exceptions.
Examples
- His out-and-out refusal to compromise shocked everyone.
- She was an out-and-out success in her career.
- The out-and-out lies were evident to everyone.
Meaning
The term ‘out-and-out’ describes something that is absolute or unequivocal, used to emphasize the extent or degree of a particular quality or characteristic.
Synonyms
- Complete
- Total
- Unqualified
- Absolute
