evasively

• Наречие, означающее 'уклончиво, избегая прямого или честного ответа'. Описывает речь или поведение, направленное на уход от чётких обязательств или уклонение от вопроса.

An adverb meaning 'in a way that avoids giving a direct or honest answer.' It describes speech or behavior intended to escape a clear commitment or to dodge a question.

1. In a way that avoids giving a direct answerB2formal

   Acting or speaking in a manner that deliberately avoids answering a question or committing to a statement.

   Уклончиво

   • He answered evasively when asked about his whereabouts.
   • She spoke evasively about her plans for the future.
   • The politician responded evasively to the reporter's question.

   Synonymsambiguouslyequivocallyindirectlyshiftilyslyly

   Antonymscandidlyfranklyopenlystraightforwardly

2. In a way that avoids danger or difficultyC1formal

   Moving or acting in a way that avoids something unpleasant or dangerous.

   Уклончиво

   • The driver swerved evasively to avoid the deer.
   • He moved evasively through the crowd to escape the pursuer.
   • The boxer dodged evasively to avoid the punch.

   Synonymscautiouslycircumspectlyguardedlyprudentlywarily