Sentence examples for downright curious from inspiring English sources
But the notion that the U.S. economy would be better off if skilled engineers and scientists who trained here went elsewhere to ply their trades is downright curious.
In a move that I can only describe as curious, if not downright odd, Microsoft is dropping the Xbox branding on its music and video products, changing them, in order, to 'Groove' and 'Movies & TV.'.
Many were curious if not downright concerned to see him pass up a €20 billion ($22 billion) offer for the entertainment assets made by Marvin Davis Marvin Davis ' consortium in November, despite the fact that analysts put their value at about €16.8 billion ($18.5 billion).
His behavior on the bench has gone from curious to bizarre to downright embarrassing, for himself and for the institution he represents.
"But in his private suite, he's the Jay Z that only his friends and family get to see: extroverted, curious, gregarious, hilarious, and downright chatty.
As for the curious idea that he might offer concessions to McCain's favourite causes, Bush was downright patronising.
Schwed was downright dismissive.
He's downright... unexceptional.
It's downright vandalistic.
