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Mammalian vs Downright - What's the difference?

mammalian | downright |

As adjectives the difference between mammalian and downright

is that mammalian is of, or pertaining to, mammals while downright is directed vertically; coming straight down.

As a noun mammalian

is any mammal.

As an adverb downright is

really; actually; quite; thoroughly; utterly.

mammalian

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of, or pertaining to, mammals.
  • *{{quote-magazine, year=2013, month=July-August, author= Fenella Saunders, magazine=(American Scientist)
    • , title= Tiny Lenses See the Big Picture , passage=The single-imaging optic of the mammalian eye offers some distinct visual advantages. Such lenses can take in photons from a wide range of angles, increasing light sensitivity. They also have high spatial resolution, resolving incoming images in minute detail.}}
  • Like a mammal.

    • Derived terms

    * neomammalian * paleomammalian

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Any mammal.

    • 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.