Obliquely: meaning, definitions and examples
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obliquely
[ əˈbliːkli ]
speaking, looking or moving in a sideways direction
In an oblique manner or direction; not in a direct way. Not stated directly or openly.
Synonyms
indirectly, sideways, slantingly
Examples of usage
- He answered obliquely, avoiding the question directly.
- She glanced obliquely at him, trying not to be too obvious.
Translations
Translations of the word "obliquely" in other languages:
🇵🇹 obliquamente
🇮🇳 टेढ़े ढंग से
🇩🇪 schräg
🇮🇩 secara miring
🇺🇦 косо
🇵🇱 skośnie
🇯🇵 斜めに
🇫🇷 obliquement
🇪🇸 oblicuamente
🇹🇷 eğik olarak
🇰🇷 비스듬히
🇸🇦 بشكل مائل
🇨🇿 šikmo
🇸🇰 šikmo
🇨🇳 斜着
🇸🇮 poševno
🇮🇸 skálhallt
🇰🇿 қисық
🇬🇪 ცოტა მრუდედ
🇦🇿 meyilli
🇲🇽 oblicuamente
Word origin
The word 'obliquely' originated from the Latin word 'obliquus', which means 'slanting' or 'indirect'. It first appeared in English in the early 15th century and has been used to describe actions or statements that are not straightforward or direct.
See also: oblique.