Having a slanting or sloping direction, course, or position; not perpendicular or parallel. Figuratively, indirect or evasive; not straightforward. Can also refer to something that is not explicit or clearly stated, leaving room for interpretation. This word often suggests a deviation from a direct or conventional path, either physically or metaphorically.
Oblique meaning with examples
- The artist used an oblique angle to capture the play of light and shadow on the building's facade, creating a dynamic composition.
- Her oblique references to the scandal, though vague, were enough to make everyone in the room aware of the situation and its seriousness.
- The soldier received orders to advance along an oblique path, bypassing the heavily fortified enemy position and catching them off guard.
- He offered an oblique apology, carefully avoiding any direct admission of guilt while still expressing regret for his actions.
- An oblique marketing strategy was employed by the company, targeting a specific demographic through carefully chosen social media channels.
Oblique Synonyms
ambiguous aslant circuitous diagonal evasive implied inclined indirect slantingOblique Antonyms
candid clear direct explicit forthright parallel perpendicular straight unambiguousOblique Crossword Answers
5 Letters
BEVEL ASKEW
6 Letters
ASLANT SKEWED TILTED ANGLED
7 Letters
BEVELED SLANTED SLOPING DEVIOUS
8 Letters
SLANTING SIDELONG INDIRECT DIAGONAL
11 Letters
OBLIQUECASE
21 Letters
EXTERNALOBLIQUEMUSCLE