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downright vs sheer

sheer vs downright

downright and sheer both are adjectives.

downright is not a verb while sheer is a verb.

downright and sheer both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
downright No Yes No Yes
sheer No Yes Yes Yes
As adjectives, downright and sheer are synonyms defined as:
  • downright and sheer: complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
Other synonyms of downright include absolute, out-and-out, rank, right-down.
downright (adjective) sheer (adjective)
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
characterized by plain blunt honesty not mixed with extraneous elements
very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front
so thin as to transmit light
downright (verb) sheer (verb)
turn sharply; change direction abruptly
cause to sheer
downright (adverb) sheer (adverb)
thoroughgoing completely
straight up or down without a break
Difference between downright and sheer

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