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obliquely Antonyms

Opposite of obliquely

Because the opposite of obliquely shifts with each meaning, the 13 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In an indirect, allusive, or evasive manner; without stating something explicitly.

Usage Example

"During the interview, the diplomat referred only directly to the ongoing trade dispute."

Strongest
directly
explicitly
Strong
straightforwardly
openly
plainly
frankly
bluntly
forthrightly

• adverb (Context 2)

At a slanting or inclined angle; neither parallel nor perpendicular to a given line or surface.

Usage Example

"The late afternoon sunlight fell perpendicularly across the wooden floorboards of the studio."

Strongest
perpendicularly
Strong
vertically
horizontally
straight
squarely

Similar words to obliquely

Words similar to obliquely shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

indirectly
diagonally
slantwise
slantingly
allusively
aslant
circuitously
evasively
See all synonyms of obliquely

• Nearby Words

obligingly
obligingness
oblique
obliquely
obliqueness
obliterate
obliteration

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Obliquely. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/obliquely
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