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

Knicks fans, known for their rowdiness and downright devotion to the team, took to watch parties, bars and gatherings to see the game. — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 9 June 2026

But that’s downright quaint compared to the opulent shindigs and fabled debauchery of the home’s previous owner. — Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 8 June 2026

Adverb

To the chagrin of many on the East Coast, the weather was downright pleasant on the other side of the country. — Steven Sloan, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2026

While many dangerous plants are unlikely to appear in a flower garden, there are some weeds that produce beautiful flowers and tempting berries that may look right at home next to your camellias, but are downright deadly. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 4 July 2026