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1downright
adverb down·right \-ˌrīt\
: to the fullest degree : completely or totally
Full Definition of DOWNRIGHT
1
archaic : straight down
2
: absolutely 1 <downright handsome> <downright mean>
3
obsolete : forthright
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First Known Use of DOWNRIGHT
13th century
Rhymes with DOWNRIGHT
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2downright
adjective
Definition of DOWNRIGHT
1
archaic : directed vertically downward
3
— down·right·ly adverb
— down·right·ness noun
First Known Use of DOWNRIGHT
1530
Related to DOWNRIGHT
- Synonyms
- abrupt, bluff, brusque (also brusk), crusty, curt, blunt, short, short-spoken, snippy, unceremonious
- Antonyms
- circuitous, mealymouthed
DOWNRIGHT Defined for Kids
1downright
adverb down·right \ˈdau̇n-ˌrīt\
2downright
adjective
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