indirect#2 (a)

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type a
lex_filenum 00
def extended senses
def not direct in manner or language or behavior or action
examples 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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Antonym indirect → direct
Similar to allusive; backhanded; circuitous, roundabout; circumlocutious, circumlocutory, periphrastic, ambagious; devious, oblique; digressive, discursive, excursive, rambling; hearsay; mealymouthed, mealy-mouthed; tortuous
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Antonym direct → indirect
Similar to allusive; backhanded; circuitous, roundabout; circumlocutious, circumlocutory, periphrastic, ambagious; devious, oblique; digressive, discursive, excursive, rambling; hearsay; mealymouthed, mealy-mouthed; tortuous
Derived from adjective indirectly → indirect

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