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downright vs honorable

honorable vs downright

downright and honorable both are adjectives.

downright is an adverb but honorable is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
downright No Yes No Yes
honorable No Yes No No
downright (adjective) honorable (adjective)
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
characterized by plain blunt honesty not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent; marked by truth
deserving of esteem and respect
adhering to ethical and moral principles
downright (adverb) honorable (adverb)
thoroughgoing
Difference between downright and honorable

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