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absolute vs downright

downright vs absolute

absolute is a noun but downright is not a noun.

absolute and downright both are adjectives.

absolute is not an adverb while downright is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
absolute Yes Yes No No
downright No Yes No Yes
As adjectives, absolute and downright are synonyms defined as:
  • absolute and downright: complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
Other synonyms of absolute include out-and-out, rank, right-down, sheer.
absolute (noun) downright (noun)
something that is conceived or that exists independently and not in relation to other things; something that does not depend on anything else and is beyond human control; something that is not relative
absolute (adjective) downright (adjective)
perfect or complete or pure complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
not limited by law characterized by plain blunt honesty
not capable of being violated or infringed
expressing finality with no implication of possible change
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
absolute (adverb) downright (adverb)
thoroughgoing
Difference between absolute and downright

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