Indirectly (Adverb)
Meaning
Not in a forthright manner; "he answered very indirectly".
Examples
- Her vague response suggested that she was trying to convey the message indirectly.
- The politician made several indirect references to the issue during the debate.
- He answered very indirectly, making it difficult to discern his true intentions.
- The company indirectly benefitted from the competition's financial struggles.
- Researchers were able to gather information indirectly by analyzing online trends.