obliquely

[ uh-bleek-lee, oh-bleek-; Military uh-blahyk-lee, oh-blahyk- ]

adverb

1. in an oblique manner or direction.

Word History and Origins

Origin of obliquely¹

First recorded in 1565–75; oblique + -ly

Example Sentences

In doing so, the review’s authors obliquely recommend psychological therapies as the only choice for trans youth in the U.K.

From Slate

If she wins in November, her presidency would be historic for the many communities who identify with her and what she represents, even obliquely.

From Slate

But think about the other thing that was stated bluntly and obliquely.

From Salon

Angelina Jolie swooped into town for “Maria,” an obliquely chilly biopic about the final days of waning opera great Maria Callas that sits uncomfortably next to director Pablo Larraín’s richer “Jackie” and “Spencer.”

From Los Angeles Times

A few obliquely say that they contain a “proprietary mushroom blend” or that they are “infused with magic.”

From Los Angeles Times

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