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downright
[ doun-rahyt ]
adjective
- thorough; absolute; out-and-out:
a downright falsehood.
- frankly direct; straightforward:
a downright person.
Synonyms: , , , ,
- Archaic. directed straight downward:
a downright blow.
adverb
- completely or thoroughly:
I'm not just upset—I'm downright angry.
downright
/ ˈ岹ʊˌɪ /
adjective
- frank or straightforward; blunt
downright speech
- archaic.directed or pointing straight down
adverb
- (intensifier)
downright rude
a downright certainty
Derived Forms
- ˈǷɲˌٲԱ, noun
- ˈǷɲˌٱ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- Ƿɲ۾l adverb
- Ƿɲ۾n noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of downright1
Example Sentences
Another star of Love on the Spectrum, James B Jones, attacked Kennedy's autism remarks on social media, calling them "extremely ignorant, and to be perfectly frank, downright offensive".
This intensity looks downright appealing to a viewer who craves this bond.
Donald Trump had only been president for four months and a global pandemic was downright inconceivable, an idea reserved for paranoia thrillers.
And, as her era of brand builder, lifestyle influencer, and businesswoman steams on, what will it really take for her to broaden her popularity and win over those who are circumspect - or downright negative?
I’ve been used as a pawn, a buffer, and been treated like I’m downright stupid too.
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