Indirectly and Subtly

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Indirectly

Indirectly adverb - Not in a forthright manner.
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Subtly and indirectly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Subtly" instead an adverb "Indirectly".
Nearby Words: indirect, indirection, indirectness

Subtly

Subtly adverb - In a subtle manner.
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Synonyms for Subtly
Indirectly and subtly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Indirectly" instead an adverb "Subtly".
Nearby Word: subtle

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  • God (the One) in the Young Wizards series only acts indirectly/subtly.
    Source: Sliding Scale of Divine Intervention
  • When the errant Lord President says "yes," Rassilon says, "Even now, it is not too late to turn back." If you read between the lines enough, Rassilon is indirectly and subtly nudging Borusa to turn back. Why?
    Source: You Can Turn Back
  • We All Die Someday In Smallville, done subtly when Clark indirectly says his greatest fear is to be left completely alone.
    Source: We All Die Someday
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