Abiding and Downright

Abiding

Abiding adjective - Having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish.

Downright and abiding are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Downright" instead an adjective "Abiding".

Nearby Words: abide, abidance, abidingly, abided

Downright

Downright adjective - Being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner.

Abiding and downright are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abiding" instead an adjective "Downright".
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