Definitions
- When referring to a statement that implies something without stating it directly. - When describing an action or behavior that is not done openly or straightforwardly. - When talking about a situation where the connection or relationship between two things is not immediately clear or obvious.
- When referring to a statement that is expressed in an indirect or vague manner. - When describing an action or behavior that is done at an angle or not in a direct line. - When talking about a situation where the connection or relationship between two things is not straightforward or direct.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to indirectness or lack of directness.
- 2Both can be used to describe communication or behavior that is not straightforward.
- 3Both can be used to describe situations where the relationship between two things is not immediately clear or obvious.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Indirectly is more commonly used than obliquely in everyday language.
- 2Angle: Obliquely specifically refers to an angle or lack of directness in physical space, while indirectly can refer to both physical and non-physical contexts.
- 3Connotation: Obliquely has a more negative connotation than indirectly, which can be neutral or positive depending on the context.
- 4Precision: Obliquely implies a greater degree of vagueness or ambiguity than indirectly, which can be more precise in its indirectness.
- 5Formality: Obliquely is more formal than indirectly, which is more commonly used in casual conversation.
Remember this!
Indirectly and obliquely are synonyms that both refer to a lack of directness or clarity. However, obliquely specifically refers to an angle or lack of directness in physical space, while indirectly can refer to both physical and non-physical contexts. Additionally, obliquely has a more negative connotation and is more formal than indirectly, which is more commonly used in casual conversation.
