downright

/ˈdaʊnˌɹaɪt/ · adjective

Meaning

Directed vertically; coming straight down.
Directly to the point; plain
Using plain direct language; accustomed to express opinions directly and bluntly; blunt.
Complete; absolute
Really; actually; quite
Straight down; perpendicularly.
Plainly, unambiguously; directly.
Without delay; at once.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

right-down(English)out-and-out(English)honest(English)rank(English)honorable(English)complete(English)absolute(English)sheer(English)silly(English)hilarious(English)stupidity(English)creepy(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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