Especially and Outright

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Especially adverb - In the specific case of one person or thing as distinguished from others.

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Outright and especially are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Outright" instead an adverb "Especially".

Nearby Word: especial

Outright adverb - Without reservation or concealment.

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Especially and outright are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Especially" instead an adverb "Outright".

Other than that, they aren't shy talking about death, especially in Kung Fu Panda 2, which outright states whenever characters are Killed Off for Real.

Source: Never Say "Die"
The real Cirin reveals to Cerebus that women who are especially talented can actually influence the thoughts of others, or even outright brainwash them.

Source: Comic Book / Cerebus the Aardvark
Magitek: While the films do not really give any indication of machines having any special connection to the Force, technologies and even outright magical items crop up quite a bit in the EU, especially the comics.

Source: Franchise / Star Wars Legends

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