Downright
Downright adjective - Being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner.
Utterly is a synonym for downright in completely topic. In some cases you can use "Utterly" instead the word "Downright" as an adverb or an adjective, when it comes to topics like quite, entirely, totally, thoroughly.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- And in an active defiance of Designated Villain, Angela's hatred is completely and utterly justified - Nanette is a manipulative, selfish, 'fake-French' and downright nasty Rich Bitch who happily goes out of her way to make Angela's life worse.
Source: The Scrappy / Western Animation -
On the other hand, while he's not downright malevolent as a teenager, he is still a Godzilla and will utterly thrash you if you dare harm humanity.
Source: Used to Be a Sweet Kid -
Unfortunately, her powers at their strongest are downright destructive and if she's not being utterly reckless with them, she's lacking the finesse to be able to keep them under her control.
Source: Unskilled, but Strong
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