adj
evasive
ih-VAY-sihv
adj
1
Avoiding direct answers or clear commitment.
"He stayed evasive when asked about his plans."
2
Intended to dodge or escape something, such as danger.
"The pilot took evasive action to avoid the missile."
How to Use Evasive
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDodgy or slippery — either in conversation or in physically avoiding danger.
Common pairings
evasive answer
evasive action
evasive maneuver
Word Forms
more evasive comparative, most evasive superlative
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Etymology
From French évasif, from the same Latin root as evade.