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")