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downright

ˈdaʊnrʌɪt

adjective

(of something bad or unpleasant) utter; complete (used for emphasis).

it’s a downright disgrace

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adverb

to an extreme degree; thoroughly.

he was downright rude

thoroughly,utterly,positively,simply,profoundly,really,absolutely,completely,totally,entirely,perfectly,properly,consummately,surpassingly,unconditionally,unreservedly,categorically,incontrovertibly,unquestionably,undeniably,in every respect,through and through,outright,plain,clean

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compleat

kəmˈpliːt

adjective

(often used for emphasis) to the greatest extent or degree; total.

a complete ban on smoking

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blatant

ˈbleɪt(ə)nt

adjective

(of bad behaviour) done openly and unashamedly.

blatant lies

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