Evasive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪˈveɪsɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Evasive is an adjective meaning Tending to avoid speaking openly or making revelations about oneself.
Meaning
Tending to avoid speaking openly or making revelations about oneself.
More Meanings
- Directed towards avoidance or escape
Example Sentences
evasive response
evasive behaviour
evasive manoeuvre
take evasive action
Synonyms for evasive
Depending on context, synonyms include elusive, slippery, shifty, cagey, elusory, sly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include elusive, artful, equivocal, ambiguous, protective, tricky.
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