downright
Meaning of downright
adjective
- (of something bad or unpleasant) utter; complete (used for emphasis).
it's a downright disgrace
- so direct in manner as to be blunt.
her common sense and downright attitude to life surprised him
- to an extreme degree; thoroughly.
he was downright rude
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Hyphenation of downright
down-right
- It consists of 2 syllables and 9 chars.
- downright is a word disyllabic because it has two syllables
downright synonyms
Meaning absolute:
Meaning (often used for emphasis) to the greatest extent or degree; total:
Meaning complete; absolute:
Meaning absolute (used to emphasize the degree of something, typically something unwelcome or unpleasant):
Meaning absolute; complete (used for emphasis):
Meaning open and direct:
Meaning involving or attending to every detail or aspect of something:
Meaning downright; complete (used for emphasis):
Meaning involving or containing nothing else but; sheer (used for emphasis):
Meaning actually existing as a thing or occurring in fact; not imagined or supposed:
Meaning used for emphasis, often to qualify a metaphor:
Meaning showing great skill and flair:
Meaning unambiguously explicit and direct:
Meaning absolute; unqualified:
Meaning without reservation or limitation; total:
Meaning (especially of food or drink) having no inferior added substances; pure:
Meaning (of metal) not alloyed; pure:
Meaning not subject to any conditions:
Meaning leaving no doubt; unambiguous:
Meaning complete; absolute (used for emphasis):
Meaning denoting something that is truly what it is said or regarded to be; genuine:
Meaning complete, utter:
Meaning open, honest, and direct in speech or writing, especially when dealing with unpalatable matters:
Meaning extending or moving from one place to another without changing direction or stopping:
Meaning (of a person) honest and frank:
Meaning not evasive; honest:
Meaning (of a cutting implement) not having a sharp edge or point:
Meaning frank in stating one's opinions, especially if they are shocking or controversial:
Meaning (of a person or their manner or speech) direct and outspoken:
Meaning expressing one's feelings or thoughts unselfconsciously and without restraint:
Meaning without reservations; complete:
Meaning an attempt to deceive someone into believing that one can or is going to do something:
Meaning being or appearing insensitive and tactless:
Meaning having or showing a lack of skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues:
Meaning stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt:
Meaning easy to perceive, understand, or interpret:
Meaning not decorated or elaborate; simple or basic in character:
Meaning not open to more than one interpretation:
Meaning free of deceit; truthful and sincere:
Meaning truthful and straightforward; frank:
Meaning not concealing one's thoughts or feelings; frank and communicative:
Meaning free from pretence or deceit; proceeding from genuine feelings:
Meaning bold, honest, and frank:
Meaning very much; greatly:
Meaning completely and without qualification; absolutely:
Meaning used to emphasize that something is the case, even though it may seem surprising:
Meaning in a straightforward or plain manner:
Meaning to a profound extent; extremely:
Meaning very; thoroughly:
Meaning with no qualification, restriction, or limitation; totally:
Meaning totally; utterly:
Meaning completely; absolutely:
Meaning completely (often used for emphasis):
Meaning in a manner or way that could not be better:
Meaning correctly or satisfactorily:
Meaning without conditions or limits:
Meaning without reservations; completely:
Meaning in a way that is unambiguously explicit and direct:
Meaning in a way that cannot be disputed or doubted; without question:
Meaning used to emphasize that something cannot be denied or disputed:
Meaning so as to be free from dirt, marks, or unwanted matter:
downright antonyms
Meaning existing only in part; incomplete:
Meaning showing a skilful use of underhand tactics to achieve goals:
Meaning to a small degree; not considerably:
Words that rhyme with downright
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