downright
adverb/ˈdaʊnraɪt/
/ˈdaʊnraɪt/
- used as a way of emphasizing something negative or unpleasant
- She couldn't think of anything to say that wasn't downright rude.
- It's not just stupid—it's downright dangerous.
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