downright in a sentence
adv.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Definition
Downright means thoroughly or completely, often used to emphasize a negative quality or characteristic.
Crossword clues for downright
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "downright".
- Totally negative in nature.
- Completely honest, without pretense.
- Utterly clear in intent.
- Thoroughly unpleasant or rude.
- Entirely straightforward in manner.
Downright sentence examples
- His behavior at the meeting was downright rude and completely unacceptable.
- The movie was downright terrifying, leaving the audience on the edge of their seats.
- She was downright thrilled to receive the promotion after all her hard work.
- The weather was downright miserable, with rain pouring down for hours.
- It was a downright miracle that everyone survived the accident unscathed.
- His behavior was downright rude, making it difficult to enjoy the evening.
- She felt that the criticism was downright unfair and unjustified.
- After hours of negotiation, the deal fell through, which was downright disappointing.
- The weather today is downright perfect for a picnic in the park.