downright

Example Sentences

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Celebrating the Declaration of Independence under these circumstances is downright phantasmagoric.

From Salon • Jun. 30, 2026

It is Stokes' involvement in the latest episode that makes it all the more staggering, serious and downright stupid.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

They may be dignified or downright quirky and playfully no big deal, just a here-we-go.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

But lately its stock market returns have been downright weak.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

"When that happened, I kept thinking: What if that had been you, Emmanuel? I know you would’ve been downright mind-blown...but I wouldn’t’ve."

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone