Downright
Downright adjective - Being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner.
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HeelFace Revolving Door: After getting possessed by an evil spirit, and then exorcised, Diesel goes from downright evil to relatively kind, but then he goes straight back to being horrible again.
Source: Fan Fic / Thomas Abridged -
Duke plays this straight, however, being downright amused at the sight of Joey's body.
- But when these teachers are downright nasty, the trope goes straight into Sadist Teacher territory.
Source: Misplaced Kindergarten Teacher
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