Downright and Rigorous

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

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

Rigorous adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.

Downright and rigorous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Downright" instead an adjective "Rigorous".

Nearby Words: rigorously, rigor, rigour, rigorism