downright

Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jump to: navigation, search

Contents

English [edit]

Etymology [edit]

From Middle English, equivalent to down- +‎ right.

Pronunciation [edit]

  • (US) IPA: /ˈdaʊnˌraɪt/

Adjective [edit]

downright (comparative more downright, superlative most downright)

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

Synonyms [edit]

Derived terms [edit]

Adverb [edit]

downright (not comparable)

  1. Really; actually; quite; thoroughly; utterly.
    He wasn't just cool to me, he was downright rude.
  2. Straight down; perpendicularly.
  3. Without delay; at once.
    • Arbuthnot
      She fell downright into a fit.

Usage notes [edit]

"Downright" is used to intensify or emphasize the following adjective, which usually refers to some negative quality.

Translations [edit]

really; actually; quite; thoroughly; utterly
Retrieved from "http://en.wiktionary.org/w/index.php?title=downright&oldid=20476967"