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Meaning of
downright
in English
downright
us
/ˈdaʊnaɪt/
uk
/ˈdaʊnraɪt/
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Definitions
Adverb
really
or
actually
;
very
;
wholly
completely
and
utterly
;
without
hesitation
The
new
policy
will
be
implemented
downright
immediately
,
without
any
delay
.
Adjective
speaking
plainly
and
bluntly
;
frank
The
manager
was
downright
honest
about
the
company's
financial
situation
.
direct
and
to
the
point
;
plain
She
spoke
downright
to
the
point
,
without
beating
around
the
bush
.
complete
or
absolute
;
total
The
team's
downright
failure
to
meet
the
deadline
was
a
major
setback
.