downright

IPA: dˈaʊnraɪt

adjective

  • (obsolete) 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
  • (obsolete) Straight down; perpendicularly.
  • (obsolete) Plainly, unambiguously; directly.
  • (obsolete) Without delay; at once.
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Examples of "downright" in Sentences

  • The article is downright misogynist.
  • In the fifties it was downright fishy.
  • Some of the information is downright inaccurate.
  • Now from the curiouser to the downright bizarre.
  • The judge was downright sarcastic in the opinion.
  • It's downright disrespectful to the efforts of others.
  • They are also blatantly false and downright mendacious.
  • The ending was extremely anti climatic and a downright downer.
  • Answered questions thoroughly, candidly, and downright impressively.
  • This is the pinnacle of their power tripping, and it is downright sad
  • "Dat's what I calls downright robbery, Kun'l," he exclaimed, highly incensed.
  • Even when I introduced them in the most delicate way, he was what I call downright rude.
  • "It's what I call downright Radical nonsense," said Mrs Low, nodding her head energetically.
  • "It's what I call downright Radical nonsense," said Mrs. Low, nodding her head energetically.
  • A lull; "You let that child alone!" child, evidently of few years, screaming in downright terror.
  • But lets face the facts when it comes to the actual execution of it he downright is nothing short of a failure.
  • Men are better judges of that than women; but for high, chivalrous spirit, for true principle and nobility, and what I call downright worth, I don't think you will easily find her superior.
  • In resubmitting the legislation for renewal of what many consider the most controversial provisions -- and some label downright unconstitutional provisions -- within the Patriot Act, the Republican Rules Committee decided to allow only 60 minutes of debate.

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