Meaning & use
Evasively
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In a way that avoids giving a direct answer or commitment, often to dodge a question or responsibility.
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He answered evasively when asked about the missing funds.
She smiled evasively instead of confirming the rumor.
A note on using this word
Frequently used to describe how someone speaks when they don't want to reveal the full truth.
Words with a similar meaning
vaguelycagily
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Words with an opposite meaning
directlycandidly
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