downright

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From the moment Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo met on Made in Chelsea, their relationship has played out in the public eye with audiences following everything - the good, the bad and the downright ugly.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The average price target of around $860, meanwhile, makes Morgan Stanley’s $775 call look downright bearish.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

At times, they have even been downright rude.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

If all of that sounds downright crazy, it isn’t as far fetched as you might think.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

“There’s bound to be people out there, and who knows what kind of mood they might be in. Sometimes folks get downright nasty when they think the world’s about to end.”

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner