down·right
ˈdau̇n-ˌrīt 
1
archaic
: straight down
2
: absolutely sense 1a
downright handsome
downright mean
3
obsolete
: forthright
Synonyms
Examples of downright in a Sentence
Adverb
The movie was downright stupid.
It's very difficult, if not downright impossible.
Adjective
rural folks are often known for their downright speech, as they are generally not ones to beat around the bush
that's a downright lie, and you know it
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Becca Rothfeld, Washington Post, 3 July 2024
But despite our tremendous passion and unmatched fandom, there are certain behaviors that even a Dawg and a Gator will agree are downright uncivilized.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 3 July 2024
Anna Washenko, Ars Technica, 20 June 2024
His 22 points per game since that point is downright pedestrian — more Cam Thomas and Kyle Kuzma than Dončić or LeBron.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024
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Adverb
At first glance, Lefebvre’s project may seem unfashionable, if not downright hopeless.
—Becca Rothfeld, Washington Post, 3 July 2024
But despite our tremendous passion and unmatched fandom, there are certain behaviors that even a Dawg and a Gator will agree are downright uncivilized.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 3 July 2024
Adjective
As with so many moments of rapid change, the response from the old guard was sometimes resistant, sometimes skeptical, sometimes downright vitriolic.
—Anna Washenko, Ars Technica, 20 June 2024
His 22 points per game since that point is downright pedestrian — more Cam Thomas and Kyle Kuzma than Dončić or LeBron.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024
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“Downright.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downright. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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downright
1 of 2 adverb
down·right
-ˌrīt
: in a complete and absolute manner
that was downright stupid
downright
2 of 2 adjective1
: absolute sense 3, utter
a downright lie
downrightly
adverb
downrightness
noun
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