downright — used to emphasize how bad or unpleasant something is; completely, thoroughly
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: used to emphasize how bad or unpleasant something is; completely, thoroughly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdaʊnˌraɪt/
Korean meaning: 완전히, 아주 (나쁜 것을 강조할 때)
Korean pronunciation: 다운**라잇**
Example Sentences
- The Wi-Fi in this cafe is downright prehistoric - it's slower than a sloth on sleeping pills!
- His cooking skills are downright terrible - he can burn water.
- The weather today is downright miserable.
downright
ADVERB//ˈdaʊnˌraɪt//
used to emphasize how bad or unpleasant something is; completely, thoroughly
used to emphasize how bad or unpleasant something is; completely, thoroughly
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Sitting upright, then facing outright fraud - downright devastating!
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Origin
고대 영어에서 유래된 'down'(아래로)과 'right'(바로, 완전히)의 합성어로, '완전히 아래까지' 즉 '철저하게'라는 의미가 발달했습니다.
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“The Wi-Fi in this cafe is downright prehistoric - it's slower than a sloth on sleeping pills!”
“His cooking skills are downright terrible - he can burn water.”
“The weather today is downright miserable.”
“She was downright furious when she found out about the betrayal.”
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