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as in abrupt
being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner
rural folks are often known for their downright speech, as they are generally not ones to beat around the bush
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as in sheer
having no exceptions or restrictions
that's a downright lie, and you know it
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as in absolutely
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Recent Examples of downright
Rosemary Counter,
Vanity Fair,
8 June 2026
Glashütte Original unveiled a downright groovy Sixties Annual Edition for 2026.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 May 2026
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Wasn’t Messi just standing over there a few seconds earlier, looking downright lethargic?
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Filip Bondy,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
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Adjective
But that’s downright quaint compared to the opulent shindigs and fabled debauchery of the home’s previous owner.
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Rosemary Counter,
Vanity Fair,
8 June 2026
Glashütte Original unveiled a downright groovy Sixties Annual Edition for 2026.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 May 2026
Adverb
This oh-so petite, pet-friendly boutique has 21 rooms and suites, which range from snug to downright palatial.
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Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Wasn’t Messi just standing over there a few seconds earlier, looking downright lethargic?
—
Filip Bondy,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
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Germany's World Cup run came to an abrupt end in the Round of 32 after a 4-3 penalty shootout loss to Paraguay.
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Naval liaison groups have yet to comment on the abrupt U-turns, although the Joint Maritime Intelligence Center repeated on Sunday that Iranian forces continue to harass shipping.
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The sleeveless gown featured a semi-sheer corset bodice with a curtain of lace foliage that cascaded down past the thigh-high slit, forming an elegant silhouette.
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Nonetheless, some 120,000 Mint Juleps are consumed across two sunny days at Churchill Downs during the Kentucky Derby, proving that some cocktails can become refreshing daytime summer sippers just by sheer force of will, and a little crushed ice.
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Argentina, Ecuador, the Netherlands and now Colombia have absolutely jam-packed the place.
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That was a mild day for the time, but 250 years later, the city is absolutely roasting.
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In the photo, Hargitay leaned out of a car window, showing off a tousled blunt bob with golden ends, styled in a deep side part.
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Gupta considers the blanket rent freeze a blunt tool that doesn't adequately address the affordability crisis.
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Questioning, if not rejecting, established Christian doctrine, Ahab also comes to regard Moby Dick as the outward and visible sign, the physical embodiment of the indifference or, worse, utter malignity inherent in the universe.
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But the nation’s summer has been an utter slog, lacking the identity and joy on the pitch that spectators have come to expect.
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Or serve it cold spooned over Brie cheese.
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It will be equipped to process and service new steel products coming down the line at Big River like galvanized and cold-rolled steel.
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One of the easiest make-ahead dishes is a stir-fry, and a short ingredient list adds to its appeal.
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This short-sleeve tee is wrinkle-resistant and has a crew neckline.
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This World Cup has been bringing the absolute goods from day one.
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The last decade has been an absolute whirlwind for the 38-year-old film school graduate, who could have never dreamed of the success he’s enjoyed as a YouTube personality with over 10 million subscribers (and counting).
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“Downright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downright. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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