Adverb The movie was downright stupid. It's very difficult, if not downright impossible. Adjective rural folks are often known for their downright speech, as they are generally not ones to beat around the bush that's a downright lie, and you know it
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Adverb
Unable to move his wheelchair off the tracks, the Pats fan found himself in a rather precarious — and downright dangerous — position. Emily Sweeney, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Sep. 2022 Sengupta's point is that ignoring, or not actually understanding, the business use of an A.I. system can be downright dangerous. Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 26 July 2022 Despite the enthusiasm of prison officials, communities in which these new rural encampments were placed were often skeptical or downright hostile. Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Sep. 2022 New Zealand's stunning landscapes are downright otherworldly in The Rings of Power. Mackenzie Schmidt, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2022 Zoom's software security record is spotty—and at times, downright scary. Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 15 Aug. 2022 But as soon as your stride turns sloppy, the ride can feel downright scary, as the foam amplifies every unsteady landing or unstable push-off. Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 27 June 2022 Doing that with three or four teams could be downright impossible, especially with so many other suitors emerging. Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 23 Aug. 2022 Everyone is now feeling the pinch, and some are downright suffering. Kathryn Judge, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2022
Adjective
After two hundred and forty-six years, the country shows several typical signs of old age, from creaky public transit to a downright senile forgetfulness about the status of bodily autonomy as a right. River Clegg, The New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2022 There's also the arrival of Styles, whose otherworldly fame and following may make the Timothée Chalamet mania seen on Friday seem downright quaint. Lindsey Bahr, ajc, 5 Sep. 2022 But while the forests alone feel surreal, immersing yourself among the trees with a glass of wine in hand makes for a downright sublime experience. Joni Sweet, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 The Flip 4 closes into a downright tiny shape and can be customized with your favorite colors and cute accessories. Will Greenwald, PCMAG, 11 Aug. 2022 After weeks of waiting, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2022 is finally open to the public—and, as predicted, there are some downright epic deals across fashion, beauty, and home. Jake Smith, Glamour, 22 July 2022 Close games saturate our minds and bodies with the broadest spectrum of feelings including stress, anxiety, joy and downright nirvana. Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al, 11 Aug. 2022 Its moody lighting, stone archways, and grapevine murals make the space feel like a downright vacation. Esra Erol, Bon Appétit, 5 Aug. 2022 After weeks of waiting, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2022 is finally open to the public—and, as predicted, there are some downright epic deals across fashion, beauty, and home. Jake Smith, Glamour, 22 July 2022 See More