Definition of EVASIVE

evasive

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • deliberately vague or ambiguous
    • "his answers were brief, constrained and evasive"
    • "an evasive statement"
  • avoiding or escaping from difficulty or danger especially enemy fire
    • "pilots are taught to take evasive action"

Adj

  • Tending to avoid speaking openly or making revelations about oneself.
  • Directed towards avoidance or escape

Origin / Etymology

From French évasif, from Latin ēvādō.

Scrabble Score: 13

evasive is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
evasive is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
evasive is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

evasive is a valid Words With Friends word