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Downright vs Unvarnished - What's the difference?

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As adjectives the difference between downright and unvarnished

is that downright is directed vertically; coming straight down while unvarnished is not having been coated with varnish (or a similar surface treatment).

As an adverb downright

is really; actually; quite; thoroughly; utterly.

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.

    unvarnished

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Not having been coated with varnish (or a similar surface treatment).
  • (figuratively, by extension) Natural, unmodified, unembellished, not exaggerated, as in unvarnished truth .