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    Obliquely

    /əˈblɪkli/

    Meaning & Definition

    adverb
    In a slanting or sloped manner; not explicit or done in a straightforward way.
    She glanced obliquely at her partner during the discussion, hinting at her disapproval without saying a word.
    In a way that is not direct; indirectly.
    He obliquely referred to the issue without addressing it directly.
    Not straightforward or clear; ambiguous.
    The author obliquely critiqued society's norms through her characters' experiences.

    Etymology

    Late Middle English: from Old French obliquement, from medieval Latin obliquus.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    obliquely related
    Referring to something indirectly or in a suggestive manner.
    look at something obliquely
    To consider an issue from an indirect or unusual perspective.

    Related Words

    oblique
    Not explicit or done in a direct way.
    indirect
    Not straight; not caused directly.
    evasive
    Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation.

    Slang Meanings

    To hint at something without stating it outright.
    He was being obliquely suggestive about his plans.
    Getting to the point in a roundabout way.
    She spoke obliquely during the meeting, making everyone think.