Downright
Downright adjective - Being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner.
Explicit
Explicit adjective - So clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning.
Downright is a synonym for explicit. Sometimes you can use "Downright" instead an adjective "Explicit".
Nearby Word: explicitly
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None of them are outright explicit, and are downright modest compared to those found in devoted anatomy books.
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Explicit and Downright. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/downright/explicit
Downright & Explicit. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/downright/explicit>.
Explicit or Downright. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/downright/explicit.
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