obliquely
The word “obliquely” has 3 syllables: o-blique-ly
It's pronounced as /əˈbliːkli/
What is synonym and antonym for obliquely?
In the thesaurus, “obliquely” has 22 synonyms and 2 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for obliquely along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for obliquely
- across
- aslant
- athwart
- bias
- cater-corner
- cater-cornered
- catercorner
- catercornered
- catty-corner
- catty-cornered
- cornerways
- cornerwise
- crossways
- crosswise
- diagonally
- kitty-corner
- kitty-cornered
- on the bias
- on the diagonal
- sidelong
- sideways
- transversely
Antonyms for obliquely
- lengthwise
- longitudinally
Meanings of obliquely
- adverb
- In an oblique manner; sideways.
Example Sentences
- The politician obliquely referenced the recent scandal during her speech.
- Sarah obliquely hinted at her dissatisfaction with the project without directly criticizing her colleagues.
- The artist's use of color and light conveyed emotion obliquely, leaving interpretation open to the viewer.
- The author obliquely addressed themes of identity and belonging in her novel through subtle symbolism.
- The teacher obliquely guided the discussion towards the main topic of the lesson without explicitly stating it.
On this page you'll find 24 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to obliquely, such as: across, aslant, athwart, bias, cater-corner, cater-cornered, catercorner.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
edgeways
- aside
- aslant
- aslope
- broadside
- crabwise
- edgewise
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- indirectly
- laterally
- oblique
- obliquely
- side-by-side
- sidelong
- sideward
- sidewards
- sideway
- sideways
- sidewise
- skirting
- slantingly
- slantwise
- to the side