downright

/ˈdaʊnˌɹaɪt/

IPA: /D AW1 N R AY0 T/

adjective

1
Directed vertically; coming straight down.
2
Directly to the point; plain
syn:unambiguous unevasive
3
Using plain direct language; accustomed to express opinions directly and bluntly; blunt.
4
Complete; absolute
syn:utter

Synonyms

adverb

1
Really; actually; quite
“He wasn’t just cool to me, he was downright rude.”
syn:thoroughly utterly
2
Straight down; perpendicularly.
3
Plainly, unambiguously; directly.
4
Without delay; at once.

Synonyms

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