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- [doun-rahyt]
- /ˈdaʊnˌraɪt/
- /ˈdaʊn.raɪt/
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- [doun-rahyt]
- /ˈdaʊnˌraɪt/
Definitions of downright word
- adjective downright thorough; absolute; out-and-out: a downright falsehood. 1
- adjective downright frankly direct; straightforward: a downright person. 1
- adjective downright Archaic. directed straight downward: a downright blow. 1
- adverb downright completely or thoroughly: I'm not just upset—I'm downright angry. 1
- noun downright (of something bad or unpleasant) utter; complete (used for emphasis). 1
- adjective downright thorough, utter 1
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Origin of downright
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1175-1225; See origin at down1, right
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Parts of speech for Downright
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
downright popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
downright usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for downright
adj downright
- outright — complete or total: an outright loss.
- damned — Damned is used by some people to emphasize what they are saying, especially when they are angry or frustrated.
- blatant — You use blatant to describe something bad that is done in an open or very obvious way.
- blunt — If you are blunt, you say exactly what you think without trying to be polite.
- categorical — If you are categorical about something, you state your views very definitely and firmly.
adjective downright
- absolute — Absolute means total and complete.
- point-blank — aimed or fired straight at the mark especially from close range; direct.
- thorough — executed without negligence or omissions: a thorough search.
- definite — If something such as a decision or an arrangement is definite, it is firm and clear, and unlikely to be changed.
adverb downright
- positively — with certainty; absolutely: The statement is positively true.
- undeniably — incapable of being denied or disputed: undeniable evidence of arson.
- unquestionably — not open to question; beyond doubt or dispute; indisputable; undeniable; certain: an unquestionable fact.
- undoubtedly — not called in question; accepted as beyond doubt; undisputed.
- totally — wholly; entirely; completely.
Antonyms for downright
adverb downright
- questionably — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
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