Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
downright
Adverb / Adjective
/ˈdaʊnˌraɪt/
Definition
Completely or thoroughly; to the utmost extent.
Examples
- It was downright foolish of him to ignore the warning signs.
- The movie was downright terrifying from start to finish.
- She felt downright happy when she received the good news.
Meaning
Used to emphasize the complete nature of something, often in a negative context.
Synonyms
- completely
- utterly
- totally
- thoroughly
