Downright
Downright adjective - Being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner.
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Sometimes it's there to make sure that readers don't miss the puns, but most of the time it's downright random.
Source: Emphasize EVERYTHING -
Sure, it's played for laughs (as is most romantic character interaction in the game), but for a 90's Squaresoft SNES game it's downright revolutionary.
Source: Gay Option -
Sure, they look all adorable and tiny when the first one shows up, but once their true nature is shown, they become downright horrifying.
Source: Cute Machines
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