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downright

down·right

downright

 
pronunciation:
daUn raIt
parts of speech:
adjective, adverb
part of speech: adjective
definition: complete; absolute.
It's a downright shame that you have to go so soon.
synonyms:
absolute, complete, outright, total, utter
similar words:
rank
 
part of speech: adverb
definition: extremely; completely.
She's not just grumpy; she's downright mean!
synonyms:
absolutely, altogether, completely, entirely, thoroughly, totally, wholly