Search
obliquely
01
in a manner that is not direct or straightforward
02
at an oblique angle
03
to, toward or at one side
obliquely
adv
oblique
adj
Example
The manager discussed the budget obliquely, avoiding specific numbers.
He answered the question obliquely, without providing a clear response.
She hinted obliquely at the upcoming changes without revealing details.
Instead of addressing the issue directly, he approached it obliquely.
The agent counsels them obliquely against waste, repeats the letter of the law, and smiles.
Nearby Words
