Downright and Glaring

Downright

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

Glaring and downright are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Glaring" instead an adjective "Downright".

Glaring

Glaring adjective - Very noticeable especially for being incorrect or bad.
Usage example: no one missed the glaring spelling error in the title

Downright and glaring are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Downright" instead an adjective "Glaring".

Nearby Words: glare, glaringly, glared

Both words in one sentence

  • Despite the claims of safety, one glaring problem made the car downright dangerous.
  • Particularly glaring in light of the fact that the Constructicons' obvious camaraderie in this episode makes them seem downright sympathetic.
  • Off Model / Anime and Manga Notable are Episodes 30, 31, 43 and 49note the last two on that list are technically 44 & 51, but Episode 33 was skipped on the English Dub for unknown reasons, where cel animation is downright glaring.
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