60+ Words that rhyme with downright
Downright is a 2-syllable word with 60 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are aright, alright, affright. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.
Definition of downright
- adverb
- thoroughgoing; "he is outright dishonest"
- adjective
- characterized by plain blunt honesty; "a downright answer"; "a downright kind of person"
- complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers; "absolute freedom"; "an absolute dimwit"; "a downright lie"; "out-and-out mayhem"; "an out-and-out lie"; "a rank outsider"; "many right-down vices"; "got the job through sheer persistence"; "sheer stupidity"
2 syllables
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Examples of "downright" in lyrics
See how downright is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Do rock it funky nasty downright"
Omniscence — Amazin -
"Grew I not faint? and fell I not downright?"
William Shakespeare — Venus and Adonis
What do these rhymes mean?
- affright
- an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety cause fear in; "The stranger who hangs around the building frightens me
- alright
- without doubt (used to reinforce an assertion)
- aright
- in an accurate manner; "the flower had been correctly depicted by his son"; "he guessed right"
- contrite
- feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses
- pyrite
- a common mineral (iron disulfide) that has a pale yellow color
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "downright" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like aright, alright, affright create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "downright" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.
Frequently asked questions
- What rhymes with downright?
- Words that rhyme with downright include: aright, alright, affright, contrite, pyrite, rewrite, upright, nephrite, outright, copyright, and 50 more.
- How many syllables does downright have?
- Downright has 2 syllables.
- How many words rhyme with downright?
- There are 60 words that rhyme with downright: 60 perfect rhymes.
- What is a good rhyme for downright in a song?
- The strongest rhymes for downright in songwriting are aright, alright, affright. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
- What are easy words that rhyme with downright?
- Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with downright include aright, alright, affright, contrite, pyrite. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: bite, byte; 1-syllable: aright, alright; 2-syllable: copyright, laterite. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.
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