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 3 synonyms and 1 antonym.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for obliquely along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for obliquely
- diagonally
- sideways
- transversely
Antonyms for obliquely
- 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 4 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to obliquely, such as: diagonally, longitudinally, sideways, transversely.
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Related Words
laterally
- indirectly
- obliquely
- sideward
- sidewards
- to the side