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Synonyms & Antonyms of obliquely
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 for obliquely
- athwart,
- bias,
- cornerways,
- cornerwise,
- crossways,
- crosswise,
- diagonally,
- kitty-corner
- (also catty-corner or catercorner or kitty-cornered or catty-cornered or catercornered),
- transversely
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