Synonyms for downrightly

Most common

directly · expressly · unambiguously

All synonyms

Adverb

Definitions

1. adv. 1

   clearly; plainly; directly; downright

Example sentences

• directly Tom needs to hear the bad news directly from Mary.
• expressly Here everything is forbidden that isn't expressly permitted.
• unambiguously I'm asking you to say unambiguously yes or no.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

8 letters

directly³

9 letters

expressly³

13 letters

unambiguously⁶

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (directly³ = 3 syllables).