oblique

adjective
UK: /əˈbliːk/
US: /əˈbliːk/

  1. Not expressed or done in a direct way.

    1. He made an oblique reference to the company's financial troubles, hinting but not stating.
    2. The setting sun cast an oblique shadow across the yard, making it hard to see.

Synonyms

inclined indirect evasive
oblique adjective

  1. Having a sloping direction, angle or position.

    1. The boat sailed at an oblique angle to the shore.
    2. We need to measure the oblique side of the triangle for our calculations.
oblique verb

  1. To turn to one side, often to avoid someone or something.

    1. He tried to oblique the question, but she persisted.
    2. The politician skillfully used an oblique strategy to deflect the criticism.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "oblique" is /əˈbliːk/ in British English and /əˈbliːk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "oblique": inclined, indirect, evasive.

Example usage of "oblique": "He made an oblique reference to the company's financial troubles, hinting but not stating.". More examples on the page.