oblique

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Learn the meaning of oblique with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

oblique

(adjective)

Meaning

not explicit or done in a direct way

Example

"The teacher's oblique reference left the students confused."

Synonyms

indirectevasive

Antonyms

directstraightforward

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'obliquus', meaning slanting or sloping.
Related word forms
  • adjective: obliquely