Downright
adverb
Completely or very.
His behavior was downright rude.
Often appears as...
- downright rude
- downright impossible
adjective
Honest and direct.
She gave a downright answer to his question.
Often appears as...
- downright answer
- downright honesty
adverb
Completely or very.
His behavior was downright rude.
Often appears as...
- downright rude
- downright impossible
adjective
Honest and direct.
She gave a downright answer to his question.
Often appears as...
- downright answer
- downright honesty
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Intensity Marker
Use 'downright' to emphasize the extreme nature of an adjective.
Her performance was downright amazing.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Downright' often precedes negative adjectives, adding a critical tone.
The situation was downright pathetic.
Pro Tip 3/3Collocation Patterns
Commonly followed by extremes like 'impossible,' 'dangerous,' or 'ridiculous'.
The idea is downright ludicrous.
Pro Tip 1/3Intensity Marker
Use 'downright' to emphasize the extreme nature of an adjective.
Her performance was downright amazing.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Downright' often precedes negative adjectives, adding a critical tone.
The situation was downright pathetic.
Pro Tip 3/3Collocation Patterns
Commonly followed by extremes like 'impossible,' 'dangerous,' or 'ridiculous'.
The idea is downright ludicrous.
Pro Tip 1/3Intensity Marker
Use 'downright' to emphasize the extreme nature of an adjective.
Her performance was downright amazing.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Downright' often precedes negative adjectives, adding a critical tone.
The situation was downright pathetic.
Pro Tip 3/3Collocation Patterns
Commonly followed by extremes like 'impossible,' 'dangerous,' or 'ridiculous'.
The idea is downright ludicrous.
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