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Downright vs Patently - What's the difference?

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Downright is a related term of patently.


As adverbs the difference between downright and patently

is that downright is really; actually; quite; thoroughly; utterly while patently is in a clear and unambiguous manner.

As an adjective downright

is directed vertically; coming straight down.

downright

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Directed vertically; coming straight down.
  • Directly to the point; plain; unambiguous; unevasive.
  • Using plain direct language; accustomed to express opinions directly and bluntly; blunt.
  • Complete; absolute; utter.

    • Synonyms

    * (l)

    Derived terms

    * (l)

    Adverb

    (-)
  • Really; actually; quite; thoroughly; utterly.
    • He wasn't just cool to me, he was downright rude.
  • Straight down; perpendicularly.
  • Without delay; at once.
  • * Arbuthnot
    • She fell downright into a fit.

    Usage notes

    "Downright" is used to intensify or emphasize the following adjective, which usually refers to some negative quality.

    patently

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a clear and unambiguous manner.