Obliquely: meaning, definitions and examples

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obliquely

[ əˈbliːkli ]

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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.