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Another word for obliquely

Choosing another word for obliquely depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 indirectly to the ongoing trade dispute."

Strongest
indirectly
Strong
allusively
circuitously
evasively
implicitly
tangentially
roundaboutly
cryptically

• 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 diagonally across the wooden floorboards of the studio."

Strongest
diagonally
slantwise
slantingly
Strong
aslant
askance
sideways
Weak
askew

Opposites of obliquely

The opposite of obliquely shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

directly
perpendicularly
explicitly
straightforwardly
vertically
plainly
openly
frankly
See all opposites of obliquely

• Nearby Words

obligingly
obligingness
oblique
obliquely
obliqueness
obliterate
obliteration

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