Synonyms for

Directly

Verb / dɜ:ˈektli: / / di:ˈrekli: / / daɪˈrekli: / / dɪˈrekli: / Another word for directly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

in a straight line or straight to a particular place or person; without stopping or changing direction

Synonyms & similar words

atonce straightoff rightaway flat direct straightaway straight likeashot indirectly now forthwith immediately instantly immediately straight right promptly quickly instantly forthwith straightaway explicitly plainly undeviatingly unswervingly point-blank bluntly frankly candidly honestly openly forthrightly

Synonyms by register

Formal

immediately straightforwardly expeditiously promptly

Informal

straight up point-blank no bones about it plainly

Literary

forthwith anon straightway

Antonyms

indirectly obliquely circuitously tangentially deviatingly circuitous

Common collocations

  • directly opposite
  • directly proportional
  • directly related
  • directly from
  • directly to
  • directly involved
  • directly applicable
  • directly responsible

Word family

noun direction
verb direct
adjective direct

Usage note

Often used to indicate a lack of intermediaries or deviation. Can sometimes imply bluntness in informal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. He spoke directly to his boss about the problem.
  2. I will send the email directly to your inbox.
  3. She looked directly at the camera and smiled.
  4. He gave me directions that led me directly to the museum.
  5. The package was delivered directly to my doorstep.

Quotes

  • The shortest distance between two points is a straight line.
  • The truth is always the best way.
  • Be direct, be honest, be straightforward, be bold.

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