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downright

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "downright" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
2syllables

downright

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downright is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, downright is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofdownright

1adjective
  • Directed vertically; coming straight down.
  • Directly to the point; plain

    Synonyms: unambiguous, unevasive

  • Using plain direct language; accustomed to express opinions directly and bluntly; blunt.
  • Complete; absolute

    Synonyms: utter

1adverb
  • Really; actually; quite

    Synonyms: thoroughly, utterly

    Example: "He wasn’t just cool to me, he was downright rude."

  • Straight down; perpendicularly.
  • Plainly, unambiguously; directly.
  • Without delay; at once.

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