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Meaning of indirectly
The primary meaning of "indirectly" is to do something or say something in a way that is not straight or straightforward.
Etymology of indirectly
The word "indirectly" has its roots in the Latin words "in" meaning "not" and "directus" meaning "direct", and the suffix "-ly" which forms an adverb
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe something that is not straight or straightforward
Synonyms
implicitly
tacitly
covertly
surreptitiously
furtively
stealthily
secretly
confidentially
privately
informally
unofficially
indirectly
obliquely
slantwise
sideways
askew
circuitously
roundaboutly
vaguely
ambiguously
enigmatically
mystically
obscurely
abstrusely
perplexingly
puzzlingly
confusingly
unclearly
incomprehensibly
Definitions
- At a slight angle or in an oblique direction
- * Not directly or explicitly, but in an implied or suggestive way
- * Through an intermediary or by means of something else
Usage Examples
- The company will indirectly benefit from the new tax laws
- * She indirectly implied that she was not interested in the job
- * The teacher indirectly suggested that the student should work harder
Antonyms
directly
explicitly
openly
frankly
honestly
straightforwardly
clearly
obviously
plainly
explicitly
forthrightly
candidly
sincerely
truthfully
bluntly
straightforwardly
openly
overtly
plainly