Apparently
Apparently adverb - To all outward appearances.
Downright and apparently are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Downright" with "Apparently", this adverbs are similar.
Nearby Word: apparent
Downright
Downright adjective - Being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner.
Apparently and downright are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Apparently" instead an adverb "Downright".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- The German translation of Happy Harvest was apparently translated from English after being translated from Mandarin Chinese, sometimes downright bordering on Translation Trainwreck as a result.
- Apparently, years of watching her father take her younger sisters' side over hers had conditioned her reaction — indeed, she's downright stunned when Danny agrees with her.
Source: Reflexive Response -
It's so prevalent that in another scene, Jane is downright shocked when her mother takes her side in argument with Frankie, as this has apparently never happened before.
Cite this Source
Downright and Apparently. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/apparently/downright
Apparently & Downright. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/apparently/downright>.
Downright or Apparently. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/apparently/downright.
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