Downright and Quite

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Downright

Downright adjective - Being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner.
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Quite is a synonym for downright in completely topic. In some cases you can use "Quite" instead the word "Downright" as an adverb or an adjective, when it comes to topics like totally, utterly.

Quite

Quite adverb - To a full extent or degree.
Usage example: are you quite sure you have permission to go?
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Downright is a synonym for quite in completely topic. Sometimes you can use "Downright" instead the word "Quite" as an adverb or an adjective, if it concerns topics such as totally, utterly.

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  • Music / Garbage Given that it's a downright creepy song about a Stalker with a Crush, it fitted the show's premise quite well.
    Source: Music / Garbage
  • Good Parents Fathers are quite good as well.note  Except Aloysius, who is just downright abusive.
    Source: Good Parents
  • Video Game / Battlefield 2142 Boring Yet Practical: While the unlockable assault rifles are quite nice, the default assault rifles for both sides are still perfectly viable weapons, and downright dangerous in the right hands.
    Source: Video Game / Battlefield 2142
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