Downright
Downright adjective - Being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner.
Really and downright are semantically related in thoroughly topic. In some cases you can use "Really" instead an adverb "Downright".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Thats why thinking youve succeeded at something when you really havent, can be really annoying or even downright torturous.
Source: Success Hallucinations -
Feathered Fiend: Gaston's seagull is sadistic at best, and downright dangerous when in a really foul mood.
Source: Comic Book / Gaston Lagaffe -
Bunny-Ears Lawyer: Princess Koko, the current ruler of Omashu, is known for two things: being really, really eccentric (if not downright ''nuts'') and being a huge supporter of education.
Source: Fan Fic / Book 5: Legends
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