adv.彻底地;完全地
adj.彻底的;明白的;率直的
The man was downright rude to us. 这个家伙对我们无礼至极。
Her uncle was downright dangerous. 她叔叔是个十足的危险人物。
用作形容词 (adj.)It's a downright lie. 那是个彻头彻尾的谎言。
Their statement was a downright inanity. 他们的声明是彻头彻尾的废话。
He is a downright sort of person. 他是那种直爽的人。