Directly
adv.thoughtful, capableprofessional
What it means
In a candid, immediate, or unmediated way.
Reach for it when describing communication or action that reaches its subject without detours
The curator spoke directly to the families before releasing the announcement.
Choose between these
5- everyday
when honest opinion is being introduced
not when Frankly can signal blunt judgment rather than a clear route or response.
- everyday
immediately
when no time passes before the action
not when Immediate action can travel through several people.
- warm
personally
when the individual acts instead of delegating
not when Personal involvement may still be hesitant or indirect.
- professional
when the audience's understanding is the priority
not when Clarity does not prove the issue was addressed without intermediaries.
- formal
explicitly
when nothing important should remain implied
not when Explicit language can be lengthy and need not feel direct.
Said against
3- indirectly
- evasively
- obliquely
It naturally appears in
3- speak directly
Please speak directly with the coordinator about access needs.
- directly responsible
The new valve is directly responsible for the quieter operation.
- deal directly
Small farms can deal directly with the school kitchens.
The word family
1Where this comes from
- Wiktionary, English adverb, sense 2: in a straightforward manner opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
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