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- pronunciation:
- ih
veI
sihv
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
serving to allow one to avoid, escape, or fail to perform something.
She became suspicious when he gave evasive answers to her questions.The soldiers were taught evasive driving maneuvers in case of ambush.- antonyms:
- candid, direct, round, straight, straightforward
- similar words:
- shifty
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definition 2: |
acting in a way that avoids giving a true and complete response.
When they asked where the money came from, he was evasive.I can tell you're being evasive with me, but I'll find out the truth eventually. |
related words: |
calculating, deceitful, deceptive, fugitive, insincere, noncommittal, shifty, tricky |
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derivations: |
evasively (adv.), evasiveness (n.) |
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