The meaning of Downright

adjective

Not qualified or diminished in any way; total.

Usage examples:

Absolute secrecy

noun

A value or principle which is regarded as universally valid or which may be viewed without relation to other things.

Usage examples:

Good and evil are presented as absolutes

adverb

With no qualification, restriction, or limitation; totally.

Usage examples:

She trusted him absolutely

adjective

Complete and using as much effort as possible

Usage examples:

An all-out price war/trade war, an all-out bid/campaign/effort us trade officials are making an all…

noun

An attempt to deceive someone into believing that one can or is going to do something.

Usage examples:

The offer was denounced as a bluff

verb

Try to deceive someone as to one's abilities or intentions.

Usage examples:

He's been bluffing all along

adjective

Direct in speech or behaviour but in a good-natured way.

Usage examples:

A big, bluff, hearty man

adjective

(of a cutting implement) not having a sharp edge or point.

Usage examples:

A blunt knife

verb

Make or become less sharp.

Usage examples:

Wood can blunt your axe

noun

A hollowed-out cigar filled with cannabis.

Usage examples:

Consequently, marijuana use in blunts may persist longer into adulthood for a larger proportion of …

adjective

Unambiguously explicit and direct.

Usage examples:

A categorical assurance

adverb

In a way that is unambiguously explicit and direct.

Usage examples:

The rules state categorically, 'no violence'

phrase

In an absolute, definite, or firm manner

adjective

Having all the necessary or appropriate parts.

Usage examples:

A complete list of courses offered by the university

verb

Finish making or doing.

Usage examples:

He completed his phd in 1993

verb

Having all necessary qualities

adverb

Totally; utterly.

Usage examples:

The fire completely destroyed the building

verb

Make (a marriage or relationship) complete by having sexual intercourse.

Usage examples:

They did not consummate their marriage until months after it took place

adjective

Showing great skill and flair.

Usage examples:

She dressed with consummate elegance

adjective

Perfect; complete in every way

Usage examples:

Consummate skill, the deal was consummated with a handshake.

adverb

In a way that is perfect or complete

Usage examples:

I think she handled it consummately., the play is impressively directed and consummately acted., he…

adjective

Extending or moving from one place to another without changing direction or stopping.

Usage examples:

There was no direct flight that day

adverb

With no one or nothing in between.

Usage examples:

They seem reluctant to deal with me direct

verb

Control the operations of; manage or govern.

Usage examples:

An economic elite directed the nation's affairs

adjective

Having opinions that are very strong and do not change

Usage examples:

My parents are dyed-in-the-wool liberals.

prefix

Variant spelling of ex-1 (as in elect, emit ).

prefix

Denoting something in electronic form, especially the use of electronic data transfer for information exchange and financial transactions via the internet.

Usage examples:

E-cash

noun

The fifth letter of the alphabet.

Usage examples:

In o level about half of those entered obtained d or e grades

adverb

Completely (often used for emphasis).

Usage examples:

The traffic seemed to consist entirely of black cabs

adverb

Completely

Usage examples:

I admit it was entirely my fault., the company is run almost entirely by middle-aged men.

adjective

(of a person or their manner or speech) direct and outspoken.

Usage examples:

His most forthright attack yet on the reforms

adverb

Directly forwards.

Usage examples:

At best, he could practice scaring people with a display of lunacy hoping to prevent circumstances …

adjective

Open, honest, and direct in speech or writing, especially when dealing with unpalatable matters.

Usage examples:

A long and frank discussion

verb

Stamp an official mark on (a letter or parcel) to indicate that postage has been paid or does not need to be paid.

Usage examples:

Each cover will be franked with a specially designed postmark

noun

An official mark or signature on a letter or parcel, indicating that postage has been paid or does not need to be paid.

Usage examples:

Several candidates explained in great detail the advantages incumbents have in fundraising, media a…

adjective

Not showing feelings or emotion, esp. in a situation when emotion would be expected

Usage examples:

He spoke in a very matter-of-fact way about the accident., she announced the news matter-of-factly.

adjective

Serious and practical

Usage examples:

Barnes has a quiet, no-nonsense manner of doing business.

adjective

Practical and only interested in achieving what is intended without wasting time, listening to any unusual ideas, etc.

Usage examples:

A no-nonsense approach/attitude/style she has a commanding manner and no-nonsense approach to busin…

adjective

Complete; in all ways

Usage examples:

He’s an out-and-out fraud.

adverb

Wholly and completely.

Usage examples:

Logging has been banned outright

adjective

Open and direct.

Usage examples:

An outright refusal

adjective

Frank in stating one's opinions, especially if they are shocking or controversial.

Usage examples:

He has been outspoken in his criticism

adjective

(of a person) expressing strong opinions very directly without worrying if other people will be upset by them

Usage examples:

An outspoken critic of corruption

adjective

Having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics; as good as it is possible to be.

Usage examples:

Life certainly isn't perfect at the moment

verb

Make (something) completely free from faults or defects; make as good as possible.

Usage examples:

He's busy perfecting his bowling technique

noun

(of a tense) denoting a completed action or a state or habitual action which began in the past. the perfect tense is formed in english with have or has and the past participle, as in they have eaten and they have been eating ( present perfect ), they had eaten ( past perfect ), and they will have eaten ( future perfect ).

adverb

In a manner or way that could not be better.

Usage examples:

The ring fitted perfectly

adverb

Extremely well; in a perfect way

Usage examples:

He managed everything perfectly., i want to make it perfectly clear that i have no intention of sel…

adjective

Saying clearly and honestly what you think without trying to be polite

Usage examples:

He's very plain-spoken., part of her appeal was that she was plain-spoken and straightforward.

adjective

Consisting in or characterized by the presence rather than the absence of distinguishing features.

Usage examples:

Mitomycin c and cyclophosphamide were used as positive controls in the absence and presence of s9, …

noun

A desirable or constructive quality or attribute.

Usage examples:

Take your weaknesses and translate them into positives

adjective

Without any doubt; certain

Usage examples:

I’m absolutely positive that he’s the man i saw., it’s important to have a positive attitude when y…

adverb

In a positive way, especially by expressing optimism, agreement, or acceptance.

Usage examples:

The negotiations started positively, with agreement on several issues

adverb

To a profound extent; extremely.

Usage examples:

A profoundly disturbing experience

adverb

In a way that has a strong effect; extremely

Usage examples:

The operation can profoundly improve patients' lives.

adverb

Correctly or satisfactorily.

Usage examples:

Ensuring the work is carried out properly

adjective

Not mixed or adulterated with any other substance or material.

Usage examples:

Cars can run on pure alcohol

adjective

Not mixed with anything else

Usage examples:

The scarf is pure silk., it was a moment of pure joy., the mountain air was fresh and pure (= not p…

noun

A position in the hierarchy of the armed forces.

Usage examples:

An army officer of high rank

verb

Give (someone or something) a rank or place within a grading system.

Usage examples:

Students ranked the samples in order of preference

adjective

(of vegetation) growing too thickly and coarsely.

Usage examples:

Clumps of rank grass

adjective

Actually existing as a thing or occurring in fact; not imagined or supposed.

Usage examples:

Julius caesar was a real person

adverb

Really; very.

Usage examples:

My head hurts real bad

noun

The basic monetary unit of brazil since 1994, equal to 100 centavos.

Usage examples:

Plus, currencies in these markets have strengthened, meaning returns in hungarian forints or brazil…

adverb

In actual fact, as opposed to what is said or imagined to be true or possible.

Usage examples:

So what really happened?

exclamation

Used to express interest, surprise, or doubt.

Usage examples:

‘i've been working hard.’ ‘really?’

adjective

Nothing other than; unmitigated (used for emphasis).

Usage examples:

She giggled with sheer delight

adverb

Perpendicularly.

Usage examples:

The ridge fell sheer, in steep crags

noun

A very fine or diaphanous fabric or article.

Usage examples:

I put up the new curtains and sheers

adverb

In a straightforward or plain manner.

Usage examples:

She spoke simply and from the heart

adverb

Just; only

Usage examples:

I simply don’t trust him., we simply go to camp, set it up, and spend the weekend., they voted not …

adjective

Extending or moving uniformly in one direction only; without a curve or bend.

Usage examples:

A long, straight road

adverb

In a straight line; directly.

Usage examples:

He was gazing straight at her

noun

(especially of drama) serious as opposed to comic or musical.

Usage examples:

A straight play

adjective

Uncomplicated and easy to do or understand.

Usage examples:

In a straightforward case no fees will be charged

adjective

Easy to understand; clear

Usage examples:

The doctor explained the operation in straightforward english., she’s a straightforward, no-nonsens…

adverb

Extremely

Usage examples:

The scenery around frog lake is surpassingly beautiful., it is surpassingly difficult to think of a…

adjective

Having or showing a lack of skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.

Usage examples:

A tactless remark

adjective

Not careful about saying or doing something that could upset someone

Usage examples:

It was tactless of you to invite his ex-girlfriend.

adjective

Complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial.

Usage examples:

Planners need a thorough understanding of the subject

adjective

With nothing left out or omitted; complete

Usage examples:

The district attorney’s office conducted a thorough investigation., the doctor gave him a thorough …

adjective

Involving or attending to every detail or aspect of something.

Usage examples:

A thoroughgoing reform of the whole economy

adjective

Complete, detailed, careful

Usage examples:

A thoroughgoing reform of the economy

adverb

In a thorough manner.

Usage examples:

He searched the house thoroughly

adjective

Comprising the whole number or amount.

Usage examples:

A total cost of £4,000

noun

The whole number or amount of something.

Usage examples:

He scored a total of thirty-three points

verb

Amount in number to.

Usage examples:

They were left with debts totalling £6,260

adverb

Completely; absolutely.

Usage examples:

The building was totally destroyed by the fire

adverb

Completely or extremely

Usage examples:

This book is totally different from her last one.

adverb

Without conditions or limits.

Usage examples:

The enemy forces surrendered unconditionally

adverb

In a way that is complete and not limited in any way

Usage examples:

He thanked his mother for being unconditionally supportive., she apologized unconditionally.

adjective

Being or appearing insensitive and tactless.

Usage examples:

The king's reply was undiplomatic

adjective

Not typical of or suitable for diplomats (= officials whose job is to represent their country in another country, and who usually work in an embassy)

Usage examples:

This was an unprecedented use of undiplomatic language by the veteran diplomat., nobody can accuse …

adjective

Expressing one's feelings or thoughts unselfconsciously and without restraint.

Usage examples:

A lively and uninhibited girl

adjective

Free and natural, without embarrassment or too much control

Usage examples:

The students we spoke to were surprisingly uninhibited in talking about sex., we watched two hours …

adjective

Absolute; unqualified.

Usage examples:

The tour had been an unmitigated disaster

adjective

(esp. of something unpleasant or unsuccessful) complete

Usage examples:

Her new business proved to be an unmitigated disaster.

adjective

Without reservations; complete.

Usage examples:

He has had their unreserved support

adjective

Without any doubts or feeling uncertain; total

Usage examples:

Critics expressed unreserved enthusiasm for the book., i searched the pub for an unreserved table.

adverb

Without reservations; completely.

Usage examples:

I unreservedly recommend the book

adverb

Completely, without any doubts or feeling of being uncertain

Usage examples:

The paper's editor has apologized unreservedly to the senator., where there is corruption, this mus…

adjective

Complete; absolute.

Usage examples:

Charlotte stared at her in utter amazement

verb

Make (a sound) with one's voice.

Usage examples:

He uttered an exasperated snort

adjective

Complete or extreme

Usage examples:

What an utter fool i was!, she felt isolated and utterly alone., she sat through the entire meeting…

adverb

Completely and without qualification; absolutely.

Usage examples:

He looked utterly ridiculous

adverb

Completely or extremely

Usage examples:

What an utterly stupid thing to do!, she was utterly devastated when her husband died.

adjective

Used for emphasis, often to qualify a metaphor.

Usage examples:

The early 1970s witnessed a veritable price explosion

adjective

(used to emphasize how great or unusual something is by comparing it to something else)

Usage examples:

If current projections hold, montgomery county will experience a veritable explosion in its school-…