Definition of INDIRECTLY

indirectly

Meanings

Adverb

  • not in a forthright manner
    • "he answered very indirectly"

Adv

  • In an indirect manner.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English inderectely, indirectly, equivalent to indirect + -ly or in- + directly.

Synonyms

undirectly

Antonyms

directly

Scrabble Score: 16

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

Words With Friends Score: 18

indirectly is a valid Words With Friends word