Words that rhyme with downright
Downright is a 2-syllable word with 60 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are affright, alexandrite, alight. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of downright
- thoroughgoing; "he is outright dishonest"
- 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
- alexandrite
- a green variety of chrysoberyl used as a gemstone
- alight
- lighted up by or as by fire or flame; "forests set ablaze (or afire) by lightning"; "even the car's tires were aflame
- alright
- without doubt (used to reinforce an assertion)
- anchorite
- one retired from society for religious reasons
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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 affright, alexandrite, alight 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.