downright vs outright
outright vs downrightdownright and outright both are adjectives.
downright and outright both are adverbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| downright | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| outright | No | Yes | No | Yes |
As adverbs,
downright and outright
are synonyms defined as:
- downright and outright: thoroughgoing
| downright (adjective) | outright (adjective) |
|---|---|
| complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers | without reservation or exception |
| characterized by plain blunt honesty |
| downright (adverb) | outright (adverb) |
|---|---|
| thoroughgoing | without reservation or concealment |
| without restrictions or stipulations or further payments | |
| without any delay | |
| thoroughgoing |
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