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downright vs rank

rank vs downright

downright is not a noun while rank is a noun.

downright and rank both are adjectives.

downright is not a verb while rank is a verb.

downright is an adverb but rank is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
downright No Yes No Yes
rank Yes Yes Yes No
As adjectives, downright and rank are synonyms defined as:
  • downright and rank: complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
Other synonyms of downright include absolute, out-and-out, right-down, sheer.
downright (noun) rank (noun)
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
the ordinary members of an organization (such as the enlisted soldiers of an army)
the body of members of an organization or group
relative status
position in a social hierarchy
downright (adjective) rank (adjective)
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers growing profusely
characterized by plain blunt honesty complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
very fertile; producing profuse growth
very offensive in smell or taste
downright (verb) rank (verb)
assign a rank or rating to
take or have a position relative to others
take precedence or surpass others in rank
downright (adverb) rank (adverb)
thoroughgoing
Difference between downright and rank

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