Oblique - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|əˈbliːk|
Brit.
|əˈbliːk|
noun
- any grammatical case other than the nominative
- a diagonally arranged abdominal muscle on either side of the torso
- a diagonally arranged abdominal muscle on either side of the torso
adjective
- indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading (syn: devious)
gave oblique answers to direct questions
oblique political maneuvers
oblique political maneuvers
Extra examples
The short lines of the letter “k” are oblique lines.
...gave the eavesdropper an oblique glance out of the corner of her eye...
Through the window came the last few oblique rays of evening sunshine.
He was giving her oblique looks.
Oblique accusations were raised against him.
They gradually obliqued from the direct ascent.
He became rich and great by various oblique and scandalous ways.
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