out-and-out

adjective
/ˌaʊt ən ˈaʊt/

Meaning

complete; absolute; used to emphasize something extreme

Example Sentences

The speech was an out-and-out lie.

Synonyms

complete, absolute, total, utter, thorough

Antonyms

partial, incomplete, limited

Collocations

out-and-out victory, out-and-out lie, out-and-out disaster

Related Vocabularies

Lacking a regular rhythm or beat.
Having knowledge or being aware of; conscious; informed or knowledgeable about something.
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having or showing good sense; practical and reasonable
relating to the mind; intellectual; psychological
Awkward and clumsy in appearance or behavior.

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