directest
Least roundabout path
Directest is the superlative form of direct—the most straight, immediate, or frank.
That's the directest route to the airport.
She was the directest person I'd ever met.
The form is grammatically correct but sounds awkward to many speakers, who prefer most direct instead.
Directly honest in manner
- frankOpen and direct
- plain-spokenSpeaking without ornament
- outspokenFreely expressing opinions
- straightforwardClear and uncomplicated
honest · sincere · candid · unvarnished · unreserved · open · upfront · transparent
Clearly and directly expressed
- unequivocalAllowing one meaning only
- unmistakableImpossible to misidentify
- clear-cutPlainly evident, unmistakable
- definiteClearly established, not vague
precise · categorical · specific · express · pointed · emphatic · decisive · absolute
Not curved or crooked
- shortestLeast long of all
- quickestMost rapid in speed
- beelineMost direct course
- unswervingFirmly constant in direction
undeviating · linear · nonstop · express · immediate · firsthand · unmediated · point-to-point
Abruptly rude in speech
- brusqueAbrupt and dismissive
- abruptSharp and unexpected
- gruffHarsh in manner
- harshUnpleasantly severe or rough
sharp · rough · tactless · undiplomatic · ungracious · impolite · discourteous · rude
forthright
Directly honest in manner
- frankOpen and direct
- plain-spokenSpeaking without ornament
- outspokenFreely expressing opinions
straightforward · honest · sincere · candid · unvarnished · unreserved · open · upfront · transparent · guileless
explicit
Clearly and directly expressed
- unequivocalAllowing one meaning only
- unmistakableImpossible to misidentify
- clear-cutPlainly evident, unmistakable
definite · precise · categorical · specific · express · pointed · emphatic · decisive · absolute · conclusive
straight
Not curved or crooked
unswerving · undeviating · linear · nonstop · express · immediate · firsthand · unmediated · point-to-point
curt
Abruptly rude in speech
harsh · sharp · rough · tactless · undiplomatic · ungracious · impolite · discourteous · rude · offhand
- as directed
- directed movement
- self-directed learningEducation you control yourself
- directed energy