Killed outright Meaning in English
expression · lemma: kill outright
Definition
If someone is 'killed outright,' they die immediately at the scene, without any delay. It means death happened instantly and not from later injuries.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in formal, news, or police reports. Implies instant death, commonly from accidents, explosions, or violence. Do not use for non-lethal injuries or gradual causes. Sometimes replaced with 'died instantly' in less formal speech. Not emotional or euphemistic; very direct.
Example Sentences
The driver was killed outright in the collision.
basic
Two passengers were killed outright by the explosion.
basic
He was killed outright when the building collapsed.
basic
Thankfully, no one was killed outright in the accident, though several were injured.
natural
Most of the victims were injured, but a few were killed outright.
natural
The blast was so powerful that several people were killed outright before anyone could react.
natural