Examples of 'be downright' in a sentence
Meaning of "be downright"
The phrase 'be downright' is used to emphasize the extent or intensity of something, often in a negative way. It suggests that a certain action, behavior, or situation is extremely or completely in a particular manner
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I would be downright shocked if you lifted a finger.
And that water could be downright disgusting.
He will be downright relieved to take your lead.
Using free VPNs can be downright dangerous.
It can be downright terrifying joining the gym.
And overnights are gonna be downright cold.
Guys can be downright annoying at the gym.
I mean that would just be downright rude.
I must be downright adorable right now.
Going back to your hometown will be downright painful.
It would be downright mean of him not to.
The television star used to be downright obese.
It would probably be downright dangerous for me to continue as mayor.
Being creatures of habit can also be downright good for us.
They might be downright good samaritans.
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The facts surrounding cybersecurity can be downright scary.
The mood can be downright depressing.
If they were really large they would be downright scary.
It would be downright unneighborly if we did not.
Achieving our goals can be downright exhausting.
It would be downright unneighbourly if we did not.
Sometimes this advice can be downright dangerous.
Wintertime can be downright dangerous to you and your motorcycle.
Taking care of a baby can be downright stressful.
Can be downright tacky.
But failure to act at all would be downright catastrophic.
It will be downright cozy in here.
Sentencing guidelines in drug cases can be downright shocking.
That would be downright disgraceful.
An admission such as that is so woefully inadequate as to be downright disgraceful.
That would just be downright predictable.
The problem is that these core beliefs might be downright wrong.
Some games can be downright offensive.
Driving without car insurance is irresponsible and can be downright dangerous.
He may even be downright stupid.
Eating when you are already feeling stuffed can be downright painful.
You used to be downright finicky.
Deciding what to watch on any streaming platform can be downright overwhelming.
They must be downright idiots.
Having them hanging around can sometimes be downright dangerous.
This will be downright killing.
Ignoring the needs of gay men in particular can be downright deadly.
No lights can be downright depressing.
Be downright pervy.
And that would be downright nutty.
They can be downright utilitarian or they can be the stuff of dreams.
Nasal congestion can be downright uncomfortable.
Jargon can be downright intimidating and seemingly impenetrable to the uninformed.
Speaking in public can be downright terrifying.
But it can be downright daunting when students portray a limited interest in learning geology.
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I am downright tickled you all found each other
I have been dismissive or downright derisive about hedges
