downright
Example Sentences
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A bowl of pantry pasta that might otherwise look a little lonely suddenly looks downright lavish when it’s surrounded by warm rolls, a dish of olive oil and a basket lined with a linen napkin.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
The result is a patchwork map of residents’ diligence that is hard enough to navigate for the able-bodied but downright treacherous for others.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 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
"I've gotten used to it, but before, at the beginning, it was downright stressful."
From Barron's ● May 25, 2026
These recountings were always garbled, and often either nonsensical or downright false.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
