downright (Meaning)
downright (s)
characterized by plain blunt honesty
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
downright (r)
thoroughgoing
downright (adv.)
Straight down; perpendicularly.
In plain terms; without ceremony.
Without delay; at once; completely.
downright (a.)
Plain; direct; unceremonious; blunt; positive; as, he spoke in his downright way.
Open; artless; undisguised; absolute; unmixed; as, downright atheism.
Synonyms & Antonyms of downright
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- inconsiderate
- terse
- plainspoken
- discourteous
- foursquare
- laconic
- undiplomatic
- artless
- open
- closemouthed
- low
- earnest
- sincere
- snappish
- impertinent
- tactless
- reserved
- coarse
- forthright
- tight-lipped
- uncouth
- insensitive
- brief
- crude
- free-spoken
- point-blank
- reticent
- impolite
- direct
- disrespectful
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downright Sentence Examples
- Her downright rudeness astounded everyone at the party.
- The politician's downright lies were exposed by the media.
- The doctor's downright negligence led to the patient's death.
- The company's downright refusal to recall the defective product put consumers at risk.
- The movie's downright violence was too much for some viewers.
- The weather forecast is downright gloomy, predicting rain all week.
- The food at the restaurant was downright delicious, leaving a lasting impression on diners.
- The child's downright innocence was a breath of fresh air in a complicated world.
- The athlete's downright determination helped him overcome all obstacles and achieve success.
- The scientist's downright curiosity led to groundbreaking discoveries that changed the world.
FAQs About the word downright
characterized by plain blunt honesty, complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers, thoroughgoingStraight down;
blunt, gruff, curt,abrupt, short, outspoken, rude, snippy, brusk, bluff
politic, considerate, loquacious, gracious, polite, smooth, tactful, suave, polite, civil
Her downright rudeness astounded everyone at the party.
The politician's downright lies were exposed by the media.
The doctor's downright negligence led to the patient's death.
The company's downright refusal to recall the defective product put consumers at risk.
