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Word that means in an evasive manner?

Here are some words that mean "in an evasive manner," with varying degrees of nuance:

General:

* Elusively

* Evassively

* Shiftily

* Deceptively

* Skilfully (when used to describe avoiding a direct answer)

More specific:

* Dodgingly (avoiding something directly)

* Sidesteppingly (avoiding a topic by changing the subject)

* Circumspectly (being careful not to reveal information)

* Ambiguously (using unclear language to avoid commitment)

* Indirectly (taking a roundabout approach to avoid a direct answer)

The best word to use depends on the specific context. Consider the tone you want to convey and the specific way the person is being evasive.

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