Synonyms of downright

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adjective

1

as in abrupt

being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner

rural folks are often known for their downright speech, as they are generally not ones to beat around the bush

Synonyms & Similar Words

• abrupt
• blunt
• short
• gruff
• curt
• rude
• brusque
• outspoken
• crass
• crusty
• unceremonious
• bluff
• snippy
• honest
• plain
• straightforward
• vulgar
• frank
• short-spoken
• rough
• candid
• straight-out
• snappish
• insensitive
• disrespectful
• forthright
• direct
• impolite
• inconsiderate
• discourteous
• tactless
• impertinent
• earnest
• artless
• reserved
• open
• plainspoken
• undiplomatic
• terse
• uncouth
• sincere
• coarse
• brief
• laconic
• reticent
• closemouthed
• crude
• point-blank
• free-spoken
• foursquare
• tight-lipped
• low

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• civil
• circuitous
• smooth
• polite
• gracious
• courteous
• diplomatic
• considerate
• tactful
• suave
• talkative
• politic
• loquacious
• voluble
• mealymouthed
• prolix
• verbose
• polished
• genteel
• gallant
• courtly
• refined
• cultivated
• long-winded

2

as in sheer

having no exceptions or restrictions

that's a downright lie, and you know it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sheer
• utter
• absolute
• unconditional
• pure
• complete
• simple
• outright
• total
• very
• damned
• damn
• definite
• perfect
• deadly
• unmitigated
• profound
• real
• flat-out
• dreadful
• endless
• thorough
• stark
• unqualified
• out-and-out
• thoroughgoing
• huge
• crashing
• straight-out
• categorical
• consummate
• unadulterated
• regular
• clean
• blank
• fair
• constant
• arrant
• all-out
• genuine
• flat
• blooming
• unalloyed
• horrible
• bodacious
• rank
• plumb
• dead
• terrible
• extreme
• perpetual
• veritable
• stone
• authentic
• eternal
• hopeless
• unremitting
• classic
• extraordinary
• unrestricted
• undying
• habitual
• supreme
• main
• terrific
• inveterate
• confirmed
• frightful
• superlative
• surpassing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• uncertain
• doubtful
• questionable
• restricted
• dubious
• qualified
• equivocal

downright

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adverb

as in absolutely

Related Words

• absolutely
• cold
• plain
• quite
• utterly
• even
• wholly
• totally
• completely
• entirely
• categorically
• unqualifiedly
• thoroughly
• stone-cold
• fully
• perfectly
• all
• entire
• fast
• enough
• mostly
• generally
• soundly
• clean
• flat
• altogether
• wide
• substantially
• hands down
• largely
• all over
• basically
• heartily
• full
• mainly
• predominantly
• dead
• chiefly
• stone
• out
• principally
• well
• primarily
• predominately
• all of
• more or less
• exactly
• overall
• by and large
• through and through
• plumb
• abundantly
• greatly
• generously
• copiously

Dissimilar Words

• partially
• partly
• slightly
• just
• halfway
• half
• hardly
• somewhat
• barely
• scarcely
• marginally
• minimally
• superficially
• incompletely
• part
• approximately
• roughly
• kind of

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of downright

Adjective

For overnight guests, this pull from Shaw was downright genius. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026

Teslas lifestyle products range from traditional and practical merch to downright bizarre items since most Americans recognize it as a car brand. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 17 July 2026

Adverb

That could align well with Freeling’s return-to-play process, as the rookie missed a bulk of Sunday’s game with a knee ailment and could be downright out for Week 6. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026

Guests can choose from four- or seven-course tasting menus, or simply go à la carte—the starter of tuna, beetroot, and yuzu, followed by the handmade macaroni with Eritrea beef, are downright exceptional. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026