Clearly and Downright

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Clearly adverb - Without any question.

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Downright and clearly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Downright" instead an adverb "Clearly".

Nearby Words: clear, clearness

Downright adjective - Being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner.

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Clearly and downright are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Clearly" instead an adverb "Downright".

A client clearly committed a murder, but was acquitted; after the fact, he downright admits to it in a book, similar to OJ Simpson.

Source: Series / Law & Order
Griffith is graceful and has noble bearing all things associated with a traditional hero, despite actually being a cruel manipulating downright "rapey" villain (seen most clearly as Femto).

Source: Evil Counterpart / Anime and Manga
His murder-face throughout the whole bar scene is downright hilarious, and the viewer can clearly see how much he wants to maim and kill everyone around him.

Source: Film / Inglourious Basterds

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