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downright

/ˈdaʊnˌɹaɪt/

adjective

Meaning

  • Directed vertically; coming straight down.

  • Directly to the point; plain

  • Using plain direct language; accustomed to express opinions directly and bluntly; blunt.

  • Complete; absolute

Synonyms

evendown,
right-down,
unambiguous,
unevasive,
utter

adverb

Meaning

  • Really; actually; quite

    "He wasn’t just cool to me, he was downright rude."

  • Straight down; perpendicularly.

  • Plainly, unambiguously; directly.

  • Without delay; at once.

Synonyms

right-down,
thoroughly,
utterly