Downright

Word DOWNRIGHT
Character 9
Hyphenation down right
Pronunciations /ˈdaʊnˌɹaɪt/

Definitions and meanings of "Downright"

What do we mean by downright?

Thoroughgoing; unequivocal. adjective

Forthright; candid. adjective

Thoroughly; absolutely. adverb

Right down; straight down; perpendicularly.

In plain terms; without ceremony or circumlocution.

Completely; thoroughly; utterly: as, he is downright mad.

Forthwith; without delay; at once.

Directed vertically; coming straight down.

Directly to the point; plain; unambiguous; unevasive.

Using plain, direct language; accustomed to express opinions directly and bluntly; blunt.

Complete; absolute; utter.

One of the lower qualities or sorts of a fleece of wool. noun

Straight down; perpendicularly. adverb

In plain terms; without ceremony. adverb

Without delay; at once; completely. adverb

Plain; direct; forthright; unceremonious; blunt; positive. adjective

Open; artless; undisguised; absolute; unmixed. adjective

Directed vertically; coming straight down. adjective

Directly to the point; plain; unambiguous; unevasive. adjective

Using plain direct language; accustomed to express opinions directly and bluntly; blunt. adjective

Directed vertically; coming straight down.

Directly to the point; plain

Using plain direct language; accustomed to express opinions directly and bluntly; blunt.

Complete; absolute

Synonyms and Antonyms for Downright

The word "downright" in example sentences

"Dat's what I calls downright robbery, Kun'l," he exclaimed, highly incensed. ❋ J. Allen St. [Illustrator] John (1887)

Even when I introduced them in the most delicate way, he was what I call downright rude. ❋ Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr (1875)

Men are better judges of that than women; but for high, chivalrous spirit, for true principle and nobility, and what I call downright worth, I don't think you will easily find her superior. ❋ Trollope, Anthony, 1815-1882 (1872)

"It's what I call downright Radical nonsense," said Mrs. Low, nodding her head energetically. ❋ Trollope, Anthony, 1815-1882 (1869)

"It's what I call downright Radical nonsense," said Mrs Low, nodding her head energetically. ❋ Unknown (1867)

In resubmitting the legislation for renewal of what many consider the most controversial provisions -- and some label downright unconstitutional provisions -- within the Patriot Act, the Republican Rules Committee decided to allow only 60 minutes of debate. ❋ Unknown (2011)

A lull; "You let that child alone!" child, evidently of few years, screaming in downright terror. ❋ Unknown (2010)

But lets face the facts when it comes to the actual execution of it he downright is nothing short of a failure. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Sometimes this happens in downright disturbing ways, like a villain of The Incredibles (spoiler) getting sucked into a plane-engine. ❋ Unknown (2009)

And more Marylanders than ever before think the state's economy is not doing well or is in downright poor condition (59 percent). ❋ Aaron C. Davis (2010)

Maybe it's the acceptance of middle age and the spread that can go with it, but eating well (see table) and wearing more comfortable clothes -- including grunge, as in downright ratty, or what WASP ... ❋ Unknown (1992)

A lull; ` You let that child alone! 'child evidently of few years, screaming in downright terror; ` Awright,' repeated insistently and at top pitch twenty times straight running; ` You'll git this rock on the 'ead!' and then rock evidently on the head from the shriek that goes up. ❋ Unknown (1903)

The expression downright sin is Mrs. Morrison's own, -- heaven forbid that I should have anything to do with such an expression -- and ❋ Elizabeth Von Arnim (1903)

Whilst they discussed him as a public man, I was in downright pain lest they should say something that I should not like. ❋ William Henry Burton Wilkins (1897)

Seeing us prepare to go on, the camel-boys broke into a furore of remonstrance, which, but for Salame's big stick, would have ended in downright mutiny. ❋ Unknown (1891)

In this the enemies did wickedly (v. 3), for they destroyed it in downright contempt of God and affront to him. ❋ Unknown (1721)

Apostates generally grow worse and worse, and fall into the grossest wickedness, which usually ends either in downright atheism or in despair. ❋ Unknown (1721)

The system of electing judges there is basically "a business," Jefferson said, and it has aspects that he called downright "sleazy." ❋ Unknown (2009)

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