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   Down·right

   /ˈdounˌrīt/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (of something bad or unpleasant) utter; complete (used for emphasis): "it's a downright disgrace" Similar completetotalabsoluteutterthoroughperfectout-and-outoutrightthoroughgoingall-outsheerpositiverankpuredyed-in-the-wooldeep-dyedrealveritableconsummatecategoricalunmitigatedunqualifiedunadulteratedunalloyedunconditionalunequivocalinformal:rightproperarchaic:arrantOpposite partialanything but
   • 2. (of a person's manner or behavior) straightforward; so direct as to be blunt: "her common sense and downright attitude to life surprised him" Similar frankdirectstraightforwardstraightstraight to the pointbluntplain-spokenoutspokenforthrightuninhibitedunreservedpoint blankno-nonsensematter-of-factbluffundiplomatictactlessexplicitclearplainunequivocalunambiguousunqualifiedcategoricalhonestcandidopensincerenot afraid to call a spade a spadeno beating around the bushspeaking as one findsinformal:straight from the shoulderupfrontOpposite devious

   adverb

   • 1. to an extreme degree; thoroughly: "he was downright rude"

   Derivatives

   • 1. downrightness noun

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › downrightDOWNRIGHT Synonyms: 221 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam ...

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   adjective. Definition of downright. 1. as in abrupt. being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner rural folks are often known for their downright speech, as they are generally not ones to beat around the bush. Synonyms & Similar Words. Relevance. abrupt. blunt. short. gruff. outspoken. curt. rude. brusque. crass.

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   WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024. down•right /ˈdaʊnˌraɪt/ adv. completely; thoroughly: She's downright angry. adj. [ before a noun] thorough; absolute: She told a downright lie. frank; straightforward: He's a downright kind of guy. down•right•ness, n. [ uncountable]

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryDOWNRIGHT definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   4 days ago · Definition of 'downright' Word Frequency. downright. (daʊnraɪt ) adverb [ADV adj] You use downright to emphasize unpleasant or bad qualities or behavior. [emphasis] ...ideas that would have been downright dangerous if put into practice. Synonyms: totally, completely, perfectly, extremely More Synonyms of downright. More Synonyms of downright.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › downrightdownright | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   downright meaning: extremely dangerous/rude/ugly, etc. Learn more.

6. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › downrightdownright - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Mar 21, 2024 · downright ( comparative more downright, superlative most downright) ( obsolete) Directed vertically; coming straight down. Directly to the point; plain. Synonyms: unambiguous, unevasive. Using plain direct language; accustomed to express opinions directly and bluntly; blunt . Complete; absolute. Synonym: utter.

7. www.oed.com › dictionary › downright_advdownright, adv., adj., & n. meanings, etymology and more ...

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   What does the word downright mean? There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word downright , seven of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

8. www.wordsmyth.netdownright | Dictionaries and vocabulary tools for English ...

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   pronunciation: daUn raIt. parts of speech: adjective, adverb. features: Word Combinations ( adjective, adverb) The meaning of downright. Definition of downright. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.