Absolutely vs Downright - What's the difference?
absolutely | downright | Related terms |
In an absolute or unconditional manner; utterly, positively, wholly.
Independently; viewed without relation to other things or factors.
(grammar) In a manner that does not take an object.
Directed vertically; coming straight down.
Directly to the point; plain; unambiguous; unevasive.
Using plain direct language; accustomed to express opinions directly and bluntly; blunt.
Complete; absolute; utter.
Really; actually; quite; thoroughly; utterly.
Straight down; perpendicularly.
Without delay; at once.
* Arbuthnot
Absolutely is a related term of downright.
As adverbs the difference between absolutely and downright
is that absolutely is in an absolute or unconditional manner; utterly, positively, wholly while downright is really; actually; quite; thoroughly; utterly.As an interjection absolutely
is yes; certainly; expression indicating strong agreement .As an adjective downright is
directed vertically; coming straight down.absolutely
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(-)Usage notes
* Absolutely'' is not to be confused with intensives such as ''very'' or ''indeed , as it is an unconditional term.Usage notes
* Some commentators, especially in England, criticise the interjectional use as having no useful meaning beyond that of yes;, page 3 however, this assumes that emphasis is useless, which, pragmatically speaking, it isn’t.References
See also
* absitively posolutely English degree adverbsdownright
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Adjective
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* (l)Derived terms
* (l)Adverb
(-)- He wasn't just cool to me, he was downright rude.
- She fell downright into a fit.