downright
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/ˈdaʊnˌɹaɪt/
English
Definitions
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
adverb
- Really; actually; quite“He wasn’t just cool to me, he was downright rude.”
- Straight down; perpendicularly.
- Plainly, unambiguously; directly.
- Without delay; at once.
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Synonyms
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