— downrightly , adv. — downrightness , n.
/down"ruyt'/ , adj.
1. thorough; absolute; out-and-out: a downright falsehood.
2. frankly direct; straightforward: a downright person.
3. Archaic. directed straight downward: a downright blow.
adv.
4. completely or thoroughly: I'm not just upset - I'm downright angry.
[ 1175-1225; ME; see DOWN 1 , RIGHT ]
Syn. 2. candid, forthright, open, frank, blunt.