obliquely Definition
- 1not in a direct way; indirectly
- 2at an angle; slantingly
Using obliquely: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "obliquely" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He referred obliquely to her previous work.
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The sun shone obliquely through the trees.
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She looked at him obliquely, trying to hide her true feelings.
obliquely Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for obliquely
- indirectly
- diagonally
- sideways
- slantingly
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Summary: obliquely in Brief
The adverb 'obliquely' [əˈbliːkli] means not in a direct way or indirectly and at an angle or slantingly. It is often used to describe speech or actions that hint at something without directly stating it, as in 'He referred obliquely to her previous work.' It can also refer to the position of an object or person, as in 'The sun shone obliquely through the trees.'
