DOWNRIGHT


Meaning of DOWNRIGHT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ daʊnraɪt ]

You use downright to emphasize unpleasant or bad qualities or behaviour.

...ideas that would have been downright dangerous if put into practice...

= positively

ADV : ADV adj [ emphasis ]

Downright is also an adjective.

...downright bad manners.

ADJ : ADJ n

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