evasively Definition
- 1in a way that avoids giving a clear or direct answer
- 2in a way that avoids doing something or dealing with something directly
Using evasively: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "evasively" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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He answered evasively when asked about his whereabouts last night.
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She spoke evasively about her involvement in the project.
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The politician evasively dodged the question about his stance on climate change.
evasively Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: evasively in Brief
The adverb 'evasively' [ih-vey-siv-lee] means to avoid giving a clear or direct answer or to avoid doing or dealing with something directly. It is often used to describe someone's speech or actions, as in 'He answered evasively when asked about his whereabouts last night.' Synonyms include 'vaguely,' 'ambiguously,' and 'equivocally.' Antonyms include 'directly,' 'clearly,' and 'unambiguously.'
