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downright vs absolute

absolute vs downright

downright is not a noun while absolute is a noun.

downright and absolute both are adjectives.

downright is an adverb but absolute is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
downright No Yes No Yes
absolute Yes Yes No No
As adjectives, downright and absolute are synonyms defined as:
  • downright and absolute: complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
Other synonyms of downright include out-and-out, rank, right-down, sheer.
downright (noun) absolute (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
downright (adjective) absolute (adjective)
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers perfect or complete or pure
characterized by plain blunt honesty not limited by law
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
downright (adverb) absolute (adverb)
thoroughgoing
Difference between downright and absolute

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