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obliquely

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Obliquely (adv) means At a slant, rather than straight on.

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At a slant, rather than straight on.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

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Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Synonyms

aslant athwart sideways sidelong

Antonyms

directly

Related words

now soon exactly straight immediately directly aside instantly

Rhymes for obliquely

rely comely lonely timely lovely homely widely lively lately rarely barely likely

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What is the meaning of obliquely?

"obliquely" (adv) means at a slant, rather than straight on.

What is another word for obliquely?

Other words for "obliquely" include aslant, athwart, sideways, sidelong.

What is the opposite of obliquely?

The opposite of "obliquely" is directly.

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