OUT-AND-OUT Synonyms: 108 Similar and Opposite Words

out-and-out

adjective

ˌau̇t-ᵊn(d)-ˈau̇t

Definition of out-and-out

as in utter

having no exceptions or restrictions an out-and-out cheater at every game she plays her story is not just an exaggeration, it's an out-and-out lie

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as in thorough

trying all possibilities mounted an out-and-out effort to find the lost child

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Recent Examples of out-and-out First off, the Atlas is an adventure tourer rather than an out-and-out adventure bike. — Utkarsh Sood june 16, New Atlas, 16 June 2026 The former Palisades resident and self-declared villain Pratt hasn’t out-and-out won tonight and victory in the fall is unlikely. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 June 2026 With no out-and-out striker other than bit-part Goncalo Ramos, Luis Enrique wants a versatile front man with Alvarez fitting that bill perfectly. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 Meanwhile, his warm, delicate handling of, for the first time, an out-and-out love story should entice a wider audience to this Cannes competition entry. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for out-and-out

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Adjective

This Ninth — featuring the Los Angeles Master Chorale and four superb vocal soloists (Saioa Hernández, Tamara Mumford, David Portillo and Ryan Speedo Green) — became Beethoven, alive in the moment, an instrument of utter joy.

— Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Sweet, aromatic, and bubblegum pink, this playful cocktail is the utter definition of fun.

— Bradleigh Mobley, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of utter

Adjective

Beyond its sheer size and resort-level amenities, the estate’s value lies in the kind of construction and materials that are difficult to replicate at today’s costs.

— David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026
The baby pink style was made of a sheer, breezy pink fabric and featured crystallized spaghetti straps that gave way to frindgy crystalized trim that decorated the hem.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of sheer

Adjective

Chinese state media, including the Communist Party's flagship newspaper, People's Daily, gave extensive coverage to Xi's encounters with other visiting leaders on Tuesday, but made no mention of the meeting with Pezeshkian.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Neal's research includes extensive work on female astronauts.

— Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of extensive

Adjective

The capitulation of Germany is at hand, the Third Reich's unconditional surrender just days away.

— Danielle Parker, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Despite his resolve to be gentler and kinder than Cotton, Hank still struggles to articulate his unconditional love to his son, Bobby.

— Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of unconditional

Adjective

To defeat Iran would be a complete victory, not only for Israel but for the entire Middle East.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
Those tests should reveal how well the modular architecture performs once individual components operate as part of a complete launcher.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of complete

Adjective

Almost all have private terraces or gardens, and the original frescoes and vaulted ceilings add to the feeling of absolute splendor.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
This perfume features notes of cacao absolute and caramel, along with green hazelnut, jasmine sambac absolute, cedarwood, ambroxan, and moss providing a nutty and earthy element, too.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of absolute

Adjective

But even with its new foundation and sweeping ceiling, the history of the old, deteriorating barn won’t be lost.

— Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026
New York City just instituted a sweeping ban on schools using AI in the classroom through the start of high school, along with other restrictions on the technology.

— Frank Landymore, Futurism, 3 Sep. 2026

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