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obliquely

/əˈbliːkli/
ob · lique · ly
Adjective:oblique
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• adverb

1

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

Example

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

2

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

Example

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

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obligingly
obligingness
oblique
obliquely
obliqueness
obliterate
obliteration

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'oblique' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Oblique' derives via Old French from Latin 'obliquus' (slanting, sidelong, indirect), composed of 'ob-' (against) and a root related to 'licinus' (bent upward).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Obliquely. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/obliquely
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