downright

(do̵unrīt′)

adverb

  1. thoroughly; utterly
  2. Archaic straight down

Origin: ME doun riht: see down & right

adjective

  1. absolute; thoroughgoing: a downright insult
  2. straightforward; plain; frank
  3. Archaic going straight downward

See downright in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Thoroughgoing; unequivocal: a downright lie.
  2. Forthright; candid.
adverb
Thoroughly; absolutely.

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