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Comparative
more indirect
Superlative
most indirect
1
not going in a straight line or the shortest way
- Taking the scenic route was enjoyable but more indirect than the highway.
- The indirect route through the mountains offered breathtaking views but was challenging to navigate.
- The GPS recommended an indirect route to avoid heavy traffic on the main highway.
- The road construction forced us to take an indirect route to our destination.
- The indirect path through the forest was longer but offered a more peaceful and serene experience.
Antonyms:
2
not straightforward or explicit
- His indirect response to the question left everyone confused.
- She gave an indirect suggestion that he should leave the meeting early.
- He made an indirect reference to the project in his speech.
- She used indirect language to avoid confronting the issue head-on.
- They took an indirect approach to reach their goal, avoiding confrontation.
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Antonyms:
3
having intervening factors or persons or influences
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5
not directly serving as an effect or consequence of something