evasive

eva·sive

adj \i-ˈvā-siv, -ziv, ē-\

Definition of EVASIVE

: tending or intended to evade : equivocal <evasive answers>

— eva·sive·ly adverb

— eva·sive·ness noun

Examples of EVASIVE

1. She gave an evasive answer.
2. They took evasive action to avoid capture.

First Known Use of EVASIVE

1637

Related to EVASIVE

Synonyms: elusive, fugitive, slippery

Related Words: cagey (also cagy), shifty; ephemeral, evanescent, fleeting, impermanent, momentary, passing, short-lived, temporary, transient, transitory; inaccessible, inconvenient, unapproachable, unattainable, unavailable, unobtainable, unreachable, untouchable

Near Antonyms: accessible, approachable, attainable, available, convenient, obtainable, reachable

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Rhymes with EVASIVE

abrasive, assuasive, corrasive, dissuasive, embracive, persuasive, pervasive