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Synonyms & Antonyms for downright
Synonyms: Adjective
abrupt, bluff, blunt, brusque (also brusk), crusty, curt, short, short-spoken, snippy, unceremonious
Antonyms: Adjective
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Examples of downright in a Sentence
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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
Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb
Check out some of the most impressive, creative, and downright fun manicures spotted on models during New York Fashion Week's Spring 2020 runway shows and presentations. — Allure, "The Coolest Nail Art and Manicures Spotted at NYFW Spring 2020," 7 Sep. 2019 Over the last few years, Seattle was an elite defense with Thomas on the field and a downright bad one without him. — Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, "Kurtenbach: Five reasons why the Niners will miss the playoffs this year," 5 Sep. 2019 Auburn true freshman quarterback Bo Nix should have never been in position to throw the downright brazen touchdown pass to Seth Williams in the final seconds to break Herbert and the Ducks’ hearts. — Los Angeles Times, "College football spotlight: Oregon blows big chance for itself and Pac-12," 31 Aug. 2019 The responses ranged from nanny-cam-like to downright creative — but some raise issues about privacy. — Laura Daily, Washington Post, "As homeowners find new uses for security cameras, checking law should be first step," 27 Aug. 2019 In some cases, the tactics used by the companies to thwart these attempts have been downright sneaky. — Chase Purdy, Quartz, "A new nutrition group aims to erase the link between value and massive portions," 25 Aug. 2019 Outside the hospital, the numbers are downright dismal. — John Keilman, chicagotribune.com, "Suffering cardiac arrest in Chicago used to be a near-certain death sentence. But in just a few years, the survival rate tripled. What happened?," 23 Aug. 2019 Toxic algae often stink, sometimes producing a downright nauseating smell, yet animals may be attracted to the smell and taste of them, according to the EPA. — Jeff Forward, Houston Chronicle, "Woodlands officials: No blue-green algae in township ponds, lakes," 15 Aug. 2019 As a frequent flyer myself, cleaning my seat area on a flight is not foreign to me, after all, people can be downright filthy on airplanes. — Danielle Pointdujour, Essence, "Thank You, Naomi Campbell, For Upgrading My Travel Life With This Simple Item," 13 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Academic researchers say there are thousands of extensions that gather browsing data — many with loose or downright deceptive data practices — lurking in the online stores of Google and even the more privacy-friendly Mozilla. — Geoffrey A. Fowler, The Denver Post, "Browser extensions collect and sell data with almost no oversight," 28 July 2019 Academic researchers say there are thousands of extensions that gather browsing data — many with loose or downright deceptive data practices — lurking in the online stores of Google and even the more privacy-friendly Mozilla. — Geoffrey A. Fowler, The Denver Post, "Browser extensions collect and sell data with almost no oversight," 28 July 2019 For all the stress, anxieties and downright horrors of the modern world, there’s something reassuring in the Haunted Mansion’s view of death. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, "At Haunted Mansion 50th anniversary bash, Disneyland stays weird," 9 Aug. 2019 Academic researchers say there are thousands of extensions that gather browsing data — many with loose or downright deceptive data practices — lurking in the online stores of Google and even the more privacy-friendly Mozilla. — Geoffrey A. Fowler, The Denver Post, "Browser extensions collect and sell data with almost no oversight," 28 July 2019 Two hours later, the rising band Lanco whipped up a set that was downright arena rock, while a DJ going by Honey Badger spun Calvin Harris electronic-dance anthems at a stage across the way. — Brian Mccollum, Detroit Free Press, "Faster Horses fest opens with a hard-partying crowd that's up for anything ... musically," 20 July 2019 Academic researchers say there are thousands of extensions that gather browsing data — many with loose or downright deceptive data practices — lurking in the online stores of Google and even the more privacy-friendly Mozilla. — Anchorage Daily News, "He found your online data - and it’s for sale," 19 July 2019 Woods looked like a zombie during his 78—completely devoid of any juice and perhaps physically uncomfortable (if not in downright pain). — Daniel Rapaport, SI.com, "Tiger and Rory Struggle, While Koepka Lurks Yet Again at the Open," 18 July 2019 That sounds downright pleasant to residents of cooler climes and does not capture the lethal menace of the weather phenomenon. — M.d., The Economist, "What is a heatwave?," 28 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'downright.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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