obliquely
/əˈblikli/
adverb
- In a direction that is not straight up and down or left to right; at an angle; slantingly.
- The sun shone obliquely through the window in the late afternoon.
- She cut the fabric obliquely to create a flowing edge.
- The rain fell obliquely, driven by the strong wind.
- In an indirect or roundabout way; not straightforwardly.
- He obliquely hinted that he was unhappy with the decision.
- She answered obliquely, avoiding a direct yes or no.
- The article obliquely criticized the government without naming anyone.
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