adv. 25B6; adverb
they flew directly to New York : STRAIGHT, right, as the crow flies, by a direct route.
I went directly after breakfast : IMMEDIATELY, at once, instantly, right away, straight away, post-haste, without delay, without hesitation, forthwith; quickly, speedily, promptly; informal pronto.
the houses directly opposite : EXACTLY, right, immediately; diametrically; informal bang.
she spoke simply and directly : FRANKLY, candidly, openly, bluntly, forthrightly, without beating around the bush.