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downright

[ˈdaʊnraɪt]

downright Definition

  • 1thoroughly; absolute; complete
  • 2frankly direct; blunt
  • 3utter; total

Using downright: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "downright" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    That was a downright lie.

  • Example

    The food was downright awful.

  • Example

    She was downright rude to me.

  • Example

    He is a downright genius.

downright Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for downright

Phrases with downright

  • a complete and absolute rejection of something

    Example

    The company's board issued a downright refusal to the proposal.

  • an open and intense display of enmity or antagonism towards someone or something

    Example

    The two countries have been showing downright hostility towards each other for years.

  • something that poses a serious risk or threat to safety

    Example

    The road conditions were downright dangerous due to the heavy rain.

Origins of downright

from 'down' + 'right', meaning straight or direct

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Summary: downright in Brief

The term 'downright' [ˈdaʊnraɪt] denotes thoroughness, frankness, and totality. It can be used as an adverb or adjective, as in 'The food was downright awful.' 'Downright' extends into phrases like 'downright refusal,' indicating a complete rejection, and 'downright dangerous,' implying a serious risk.

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