Complete Definition of "downright"

English
Pronunciation
(US) IPA: /�da�n�raɪt/

Adverb
en-adv|-

  1. really|Really; actually; quite; thoroughly; utterly.

#:He wasn't just cool to me, he was downright rude.

Usage notes
"Downright" is used to intensify or emphasize the following adjective, which usually refers to some negative quality.

Translations
trans-top|really; actually; quite; thoroughly; utterly
German: geradezu
trans-mid
trans-bottom

Category:English intensifiers

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