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downright Synonyms
Another word for downright
Choosing another word for downright depends on context, so the 24 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
To an extreme or complete degree; thoroughly or utterly.
Usage Example
"The working conditions in the old factory were not merely uncomfortable; they were utterly dangerous."
Strongest
utterly
thoroughly
completely
Strong
totally
absolutely
positively
altogether
entirely
• adjective (Context 2)
So direct in statement as to be unambiguous; complete and total (used before a noun for emphasis, especially regarding something negative or unpleasant).
Usage Example
"Claiming that the project was finished on time was a out-and-out lie."
Strongest
out-and-out
outright
utter
sheer
Strong
arrant
unmitigated
complete
total
absolute
• adjective (Context 3)
Straightforward, candid, and blunt in manner or speech.
Usage Example
"Her forthright manner sometimes startled newcomers, but everyone appreciated her honesty."
Strongest
forthright
straightforward
Strong
frank
candid
blunt
direct
plainspoken
Opposites of downright
The opposite of downright shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
evasive
hardly
slightly
devious
barely
indirect
partial
partially
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Downright. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/downright