Meaning & Definition of Downright in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Utterly, completely, or in a straightforward manner.

  Example Sentence: His behavior was downright rude.

• Definition: Used to emphasize a negative quality.

  Example Sentence: The movie was downright boring.

• Definition: To an extreme degree; thoroughly.

  Example Sentence: She was downright enthusiastic about the project.

Etymology

Origin: Early 19th century, originating as a combination of the words 'down' and 'right'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• downright amazing: Extremely impressive or extraordinary.
• downright nasty: Extremely unpleasant or mean-spirited.
• downright dangerous: Very risky or harmful.

Translations

• Spanish: absolutamente

• French: tout à fait

• German: völlig

• Russian: совершенно

Related Words

• outright: Completely; totally.

• blatantly: In an open and unashamed manner.

Slang Meanings of downright

• Meaning: Absolutely

  Example Sentence: That concert was downright amazing!

• Meaning: No question about it

  Example Sentence: That's downright ridiculous!