downright
gb/dˈaʊnɹˌaɪt/ us/dˈaʊnɹˌaɪt/
B2
Английский
~ 9500
egyenesen, merő, valóságos, egyenes, szókimondó
B2
1
egyenesen
B2
Модель употребления:
downright [adjective]
His behavior at the meeting was downright rude.
A viselkedése a megbeszélésen egyenesen udvariatlan volt.
The conditions in that factory are downright dangerous.
Azok a körülmények abban a gyárban egyenesen veszélyesek.
It’s downright embarrassing that the company ignored the warning signs.
Some of the claims in the article are downright false.
Charging that much money is downright unfair to customers.
Примеры для изучающих
The service at that restaurant was downright terrible.
A kiszolgálás abban az étteremben egyenesen borzalmas volt.
It is downright crazy to walk alone there at night.
Egyenesen őrültség ott egyedül sétálni éjszaka.
Her comment was downright mean to her friend.
This winter has been downright cold every single day.
The movie was downright boring, so we left early.
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes use "downright" only with negative adjectives. While it most often emphasizes negative ideas ("downright rude"), it can also intensify positive ones in speech (e.g. "downright brilliant"). Another mistake is to treat it like "down" in a physical sense; "downright" only works as an intensifier of degree, not of direction.
Значение
completely or extremely (often negative)
Коллокации
downright rude
|downright dangerous
|downright stupid
|downright impossible
|downright unfair
|downright disgusting
Синонимы
absolutely (Similar strength; can sound a little more neutral and is not especially negative.)
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totally (Very close in use; sounds slightly more informal and is not limited to negative ideas.)
Антонимы
slightly (Shows only a small degree, the opposite of the strong emphasis in "downright".)
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somewhat (Expresses a moderate degree instead of the extreme degree of "downright".)
Темы
opinions
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Определение
Very or completely, used to show a strong feeling, often about something bad or surprising.
To an extreme or complete degree, often emphasizing that something is very bad, surprising, or strong.
C1
2
Модель употребления:
a downright [negative noun]
Calling her lazy was a downright lie.
Az, hogy lustának nevezték, merő hazugság volt.
The delay was a downright disgrace to the organization.
A késedelem valóságos szégyen volt a szervezet számára.
What they did was a downright insult to their loyal customers.
Many employees saw the decision as a downright betrayal.
The event was a downright failure despite months of planning.
Примеры для изучающих
His story about the accident was a downright lie.
A balesetről szóló története merő hazugság volt.
Letting the children play there is a downright risk.
Valóságos veszély, ha hagyjuk, hogy a gyerekek ott játsszanak.
Their behavior at the party was a downright shame.
The way he spoke to his mother was a downright insult.
For many fans, the final game was a downright disaster.
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes put "downright" after the noun (e.g. *"that lie was downright"*). As an adjective in this sense, it almost always comes before the noun ("a downright lie"). They may also confuse this with the adverb use and put it before an adjective instead of a noun; both exist but follow different patterns.
Значение
complete, used for strong negatives
Коллокации
a downright lie
|a downright disgrace
|a downright scandal
|a downright failure
|a downright insult
Синонимы
utter (Very close in meaning but slightly more formal and often used with nouns like "nonsense" or "disaster".)
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absolute (Similar idea of being complete, but can sound a bit more formal and is used in wider contexts.)
Антонимы
partial (Suggests something is only incomplete or in part, the opposite of "downright" meaning fully or completely.)
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mild (Describes something weak or not strong, contrasting with the strong, total force of "downright".)
Темы
opinions
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Определение
Complete or total, usually used before a negative noun to show strong feeling.
Complete and without limit, used to strongly describe something, especially something bad or wrong.
C1
INFORMAL
3
egyenes
B2
szókimondó
B2
Модель употребления:
a downright [type of person/behavior]
She has a downright manner that some people find refreshing.
Olyan egyenes modora van, amelyet egyesek üdítőnek találnak.
I appreciate his downright honesty, even when it’s hard to hear.
Nagyra értékelem a szókimondó őszinteségét, még akkor is, ha nehéz hallani.
He can be downright in meetings, but you always know where you stand.
Their culture values a more polite style over such a downright approach.
Her downright style saved time but upset a few colleagues.
Примеры для изучающих
My uncle is a downright person who always tells the truth.
A nagybátyám egyenes ember, aki mindig igazat mond.
I like her downright style because it is clear and honest.
Tetszik a szókimondó stílusa, mert világos és őszinte.
Some people think he is rude, but he is just downright and open.
In that office, a downright way of speaking is not common.
The manager’s downright answers made the workers trust him.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may assume this sense is common in all varieties of English. In modern use it is less frequent and can sound a bit old-fashioned or dialectal; in many cases, "frank" or "very direct" is more natural.
Значение
very direct and honest
Коллокации
a downright sort of person
|downright manner
|downright honesty
Синонимы
frank (Very close in meaning but more common and slightly more neutral in tone.)
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blunt (Shares the idea of directness but suggests a ruder or less polite style than "downright".)
Антонимы
evasive (Describes someone who avoids giving a clear or honest answer, the opposite of being straightforward and "downright".)
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indirect (Refers to a roundabout way of speaking, contrasting with the open directness of "downright".)
Темы
communication
|personality
|relationships
Определение
Very open and honest, saying what you think in a simple and sometimes a bit hard way.
Very direct, open, and honest, sometimes in a way that may seem blunt.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
downright
IPA
GB/dˈaʊnɹˌaɪt/
US/dˈaʊnɹˌaɪt/
Слоги и ударение
down - right (2 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (down)
Формы слова
Adjective
- Base: downright
Родственные слова
Related words
outright
adverb B2
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