Direct
Direct adjective - Done or working without something else coming in between.
Successful and direct are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Successful" instead an adjective "Direct".
Successful
Successful adjective - Having attained a desired end or state of good fortune.
Direct and successful are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Direct" instead an adjective "Successful".
Both words in one sentence
- In Orjatar, the male narrator returns from the hunt successful, and reminds the female of her place, and expects sex in direct words.
Source: Misogyny Song - The title character of Chad Vader, in earlier episodes was a more direct parody of his famous, elder brother; having similar character traits and motifs, though not as intelligent, charismatic or successful as Darth Vader.
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The direct replacement for the Sparrow, the missile has seen limited (but very successful) use in multiple conflicts.
Source: Useful Notes / Yanks with Tanks
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