Antonyms of adj allusive

1 sense of allusive

Sense 1
allusive -- (characterized by indirect references; "allusive speech is characterized by allusions")

INDIRECT (VIA indirect) -> direct -- (straightforward in means or manner or behavior or language or action; "a direct question"; "a direct response"; "a direct approach")

Similarity of adj allusive

1 sense of allusive

Sense 1
allusive -- (characterized by indirect references; "allusive speech is characterized by allusions")
       => indirect (vs. direct) -- (extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action; "making indirect but legitimate inquiries"; "an indirect insult"; "doubtless they had some indirect purpose in mind"; "though his methods are indirect they are not dishonest"; "known as a shady indirect fellow")

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