英语词汇“downright”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

Example Sentences

Adverb The movie was downright stupid. It's very difficult, if not downright impossible. Adjective rural folks are often known for their downright speech, as they are generally not ones to beat around the bush that's a downright lie, and you know it

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Adverb

Unable to move his wheelchair off the tracks, the Pats fan found himself in a rather precarious — and downright dangerous — position.

Emily Sweeney, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Sep. 2022 Sengupta's point is that ignoring, or not actually understanding, the business use of an A.I. system can be downright dangerous.

Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 26 July 2022 Despite the enthusiasm of prison officials, communities in which these new rural encampments were placed were often skeptical or downright hostile.

Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Sep. 2022 New Zealand's stunning landscapes are downright otherworldly in The Rings of Power.

Mackenzie Schmidt, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2022 Zoom's software security record is spotty—and at times, downright scary.

Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 15 Aug. 2022 But as soon as your stride turns sloppy, the ride can feel downright scary, as the foam amplifies every unsteady landing or unstable push-off.

Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 27 June 2022 Doing that with three or four teams could be downright impossible, especially with so many other suitors emerging.

Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 23 Aug. 2022 Everyone is now feeling the pinch, and some are downright suffering.

Kathryn Judge, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2022

Adjective

After two hundred and forty-six years, the country shows several typical signs of old age, from creaky public transit to a downright senile forgetfulness about the status of bodily autonomy as a right.

River Clegg, The New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2022 There's also the arrival of Styles, whose otherworldly fame and following may make the Timothée Chalamet mania seen on Friday seem downright quaint.

Lindsey Bahr, ajc, 5 Sep. 2022 But while the forests alone feel surreal, immersing yourself among the trees with a glass of wine in hand makes for a downright sublime experience.

Joni Sweet, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 The Flip 4 closes into a downright tiny shape and can be customized with your favorite colors and cute accessories.

Will Greenwald, PCMAG, 11 Aug. 2022 After weeks of waiting, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2022 is finally open to the public—and, as predicted, there are some downright epic deals across fashion, beauty, and home.

Jake Smith, Glamour, 22 July 2022 Close games saturate our minds and bodies with the broadest spectrum of feelings including stress, anxiety, joy and downright nirvana.

Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al, 11 Aug. 2022 Its moody lighting, stone archways, and grapevine murals make the space feel like a downright vacation.

Esra Erol, Bon Appétit, 5 Aug. 2022 After weeks of waiting, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2022 is finally open to the public—and, as predicted, there are some downright epic deals across fashion, beauty, and home.

Jake Smith, Glamour, 22 July 2022 See More

单词	downright
释义	downright 1 of 2 adverb down·right ˈdau̇n-ˌrīt 1 archaic : straight down 2 : absolutely sense 1a downright handsome downright mean 3 obsolete : forthright downright 2 of 2 adjective 1 archaic : directed vertically downward 2 : outright, thorough a downright lie 3 : plain, blunt stories he had heard of her downright tongue Angus Wilson downrightly adverb downrightness noun Synonyms Adjective abrupt bluff blunt brusque brusk crusty curt short short-spoken snippy unceremonious See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adverb The movie was downright stupid. It's very difficult, if not downright impossible. Adjective rural folks are often known for their downright speech, as they are generally not ones to beat around the bush that's a downright lie, and you know it Recent Examples on the Web Adverb Unable to move his wheelchair off the tracks, the Pats fan found himself in a rather precarious — and downright dangerous — position. Emily Sweeney, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Sep. 2022 Sengupta's point is that ignoring, or not actually understanding, the business use of an A.I. system can be downright dangerous. Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 26 July 2022 Despite the enthusiasm of prison officials, communities in which these new rural encampments were placed were often skeptical or downright hostile. Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Sep. 2022 New Zealand's stunning landscapes are downright otherworldly in The Rings of Power. Mackenzie Schmidt, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2022 Zoom's software security record is spotty—and at times, downright scary. Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 15 Aug. 2022 But as soon as your stride turns sloppy, the ride can feel downright scary, as the foam amplifies every unsteady landing or unstable push-off. Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 27 June 2022 Doing that with three or four teams could be downright impossible, especially with so many other suitors emerging. Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 23 Aug. 2022 Everyone is now feeling the pinch, and some are downright suffering. Kathryn Judge, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2022 Adjective After two hundred and forty-six years, the country shows several typical signs of old age, from creaky public transit to a downright senile forgetfulness about the status of bodily autonomy as a right. River Clegg, The New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2022 There's also the arrival of Styles, whose otherworldly fame and following may make the Timothée Chalamet mania seen on Friday seem downright quaint. Lindsey Bahr, ajc, 5 Sep. 2022 But while the forests alone feel surreal, immersing yourself among the trees with a glass of wine in hand makes for a downright sublime experience. Joni Sweet, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 The Flip 4 closes into a downright tiny shape and can be customized with your favorite colors and cute accessories. Will Greenwald, PCMAG, 11 Aug. 2022 After weeks of waiting, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2022 is finally open to the public—and, as predicted, there are some downright epic deals across fashion, beauty, and home. Jake Smith, Glamour, 22 July 2022 Close games saturate our minds and bodies with the broadest spectrum of feelings including stress, anxiety, joy and downright nirvana. Ben Flanagan \| Bflanagan@al.com, al, 11 Aug. 2022 Its moody lighting, stone archways, and grapevine murals make the space feel like a downright vacation. Esra Erol, Bon Appétit, 5 Aug. 2022 After weeks of waiting, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2022 is finally open to the public—and, as predicted, there are some downright epic deals across fashion, beauty, and home. Jake Smith, Glamour, 22 July 2022 See More Word History First Known Use Adverb 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Adjective 1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition downright 1 of 2 adverb down·right ˈdau̇n-ˌrīt : really sense 2, very That was downright stupid. downright 2 of 2 adjective : outright entry 2 sense 1, absolute a downright lie downright 1 of 2 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 Relevance abrupt blunt short gruff crass curt outspoken rude brusque crusty unceremonious snippy honest bluff brusk plain vulgar straightforward frank rough short-spoken candid insensitive snappish disrespectful impolite reserved inconsiderate forthright discourteous tactless earnest direct impertinent artless straight-out uncouth open terse coarse plainspoken undiplomatic sincere laconic reticent closemouthed crude brief free-spoken foursquare low tight-lipped point-blank Antonyms & Near Antonyms polite smooth circuitous gracious courteous civil suave tactful considerate talkative loquacious diplomatic mealymouthed voluble prolix verbose politic genteel polished gallant long-winded courtly refined cultivated See More 2 as in utter having no exceptions or restrictions that's a downright lie, and you know it Synonyms & Similar Words utter sheer outright absolute pure unconditional very complete simple total damned damn definite perfect unmitigated flat-out deadly unadulterated profound out-and-out dreadful real stark endless thoroughgoing unqualified straight-out thorough arrant huge consummate crashing unalloyed plumb stone categorical blooming clean all-out fair constant blank regular bodacious horrible genuine rank flat terrible extreme perpetual categoric dead veritable authentic hopeless unremitting eternal classic undying unrestricted extraordinary supreme habitual inveterate terrific frightful superlative surpassing main confirmed Antonyms & Near Antonyms uncertain questionable doubtful dubious restricted qualified equivocal See More downright 2 of 2 adverb as in absolutely Synonyms & Similar Words absolutely plain cold utterly quite totally wholly even completely entirely categorically all unqualifiedly stone-cold all of thoroughly stone flat perfectly mostly fast fully all over entire wide soundly generally full clean enough dead hands down altogether basically substantially largely heartily predominantly out mainly chiefly principally overall plumb primarily well predominately abundantly exactly through and through greatly generously by and large more or less copiously Antonyms & Near Antonyms partially partly slightly just somewhat halfway hardly half marginally minimally barely scarcely superficially incompletely part approximately roughly kind of See More
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