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directly Antonyms
Opposite of directly
Because the opposite of directly shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
In a direct manner or straight line; without changing direction or stopping in between.
Usage Example
"After the meeting concluded, she walked indirectly to the train station."
Strongest
indirectly
circuitously
Strong
roundabout
• adverb (Context 2)
Without nothing or no one in between; without an intermediary or intervening agency.
Usage Example
"The store buys its fresh produce indirectly from local farmers."
Strongest
indirectly
secondhand
• adverb (Context 3)
Exactly or precisely in a particular position or relationship.
Usage Example
"Their apartment is located indirectly above a busy bakery."
Strongest
indirectly
Strong
obliquely
diagonally
• adverb (Context 4)
In a frank, candid, or straightforward way; without evasion.
Usage Example
"He answered all of the committee's questions evasively and honestly."
Strongest
evasively
indirectly
Strong
obliquely
guardedly
• adverb (Context 5)
Without delay; immediately, or in a very short time.
Usage Example
"The doctor will be in to see you later."
Strongest
later
Strong
eventually
ultimately
Similar words to directly
Words similar to directly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
straight
as soon as
exactly
frankly
immediately
precisely
right
direct
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Directly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/directly