Adverbs of Level of Clarity

pointedly

Adverb

/pɔɪn.əd.li/ or /pawin.ēd.li/

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in a direct and explicit manner, often expressing something clearly and with emphasis

directly

Adverb

/daɪ.rɛk.li/ or /dai.rek.li/

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in a straightforward and honest manner

straightforwardly

Adverb

/streɪt.fɔr.wɜrd.li/ or /streit.fawr.vērd.li/

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in a clear, honest, and uncomplicated manner

expressly

Adverb

/ɛksp.rɛs.li/ or /eksp.res.li/

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in a clear and explicit manner, leaving no room for misunderstanding or confusion

explicitly

Adverb

/ɪksp.lɪ.sət.li/ or /iksp.li.sēt.li/

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in a manner that is direct and clear

frankly

Adverb

/frænk.li/ or /frānk.li/

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used when expressing an honest opinion, even though that might upset someone

ambiguously

Adverb

/æm.bɪ.gju:əs.li/ or /ām.bi.gyooēs.li/

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in a way that is unclear, open to multiple interpretations, or lacking definite meaning

tacitly

Adverb

/tæ.sɪt.li/ or /tā.sit.li/

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without using explicit verbal communication

obliquely

Adverb

/əb.lik.li/ or /ēb.lik.li/

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in a manner that is not direct or straightforward