Antonyms of adv directly

1 of 4 senses of directly

Sense 4
directly, flat, straight -- (in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly; "he didn't answer directly"; "told me straight out"; "came out flat for less work and more pay")
       Antonym of indirectly (Sense 1)
      => indirectly -- (not in a forthright manner; "he answered very indirectly")

Synonyms of adv directly

4 senses of directly

Sense 1
directly, straight, direct -- (without deviation; "the path leads directly to the lake"; "went direct to the office")

Sense 2
directly -- (without anyone or anything intervening; "these two factors are directly related"; "he was directly responsible"; "measured the physical properties directly")

Sense 3
immediately, instantly, straightaway, straight off, directly, now, right away, at once, forthwith, like a shot -- (without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening; "he answered immediately"; "found an answer straightaway"; "an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith"; "Come here now!")

Sense 4
directly, flat, straight -- (in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly; "he didn't answer directly"; "told me straight out"; "came out flat for less work and more pay")

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