Synonyms of obliquely

obliquely

adverb

as in diagonally

in a line or direction running from corner to corner

the photographer has framed the shot so that the river runs obliquely through it, creating a great sense of depth for the viewer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• diagonally
• transversely
• across
• crosswise
• bias
• on the diagonal
• on the bias
• crossways
• athwart
• kitty-corner
• cornerwise
• cornerways

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• longitudinally
• lengthwise

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of obliquely

This was how Szymborska chose to commemorate the loss of her own great love; quietly, obliquely, and with vast imaginative generosity. — Literary Hub, 16 July 2026

Armand confesses his love, obliquely. — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 29 June 2026

His presentation obliquely mentioned Marklar, though not by name. — ArsTechnica, 15 June 2026

But, like John Paul’s words in Poland in 1979, Leo’s words in 2026 have addressed a global conflict squarely if obliquely. — Paul Elie, New Yorker, 8 May 2026

Bianco also obliquely referred to attacks Hilton has lobbed against the sheriff on the campaign trail. — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026

While López-Owens refers obliquely to Sweeney Bell, the clerk's other Democratic challenger attacks directly. — Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026

On publication of the manuscript, the ghostwriter is typically named, albeit obliquely – perhaps identified as a friend or consultant in the acknowledgments section. — Emily Hodgson Anderson, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026

The new president trod carefully, acknowledging only obliquely the legal end of the transatlantic slave trade in 1808. — Regina E. Mason, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2026