direct 3
adjectivedomain: all adj
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
straightforward in means or manner or behavior or language or action
Examples
- 1.a direct question
- 2.a direct approach
- 3.a direct response
Pertainym (pertains to noun)
directly 4
adverb
in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly
EnglishAntonym
indirect 4
adjective
extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action
Derivationally related form
directness 2
noun
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
Also see
honest 1
adjective
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
Similar_to
bluff 2
adjective
bluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured
blunt 3
adjective
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
brutal 4
adjective
disagreeably direct and precise
flat-footed 4
adjective
forthright and explicit
man-to-man 1
adjective
forthright and honest
