oblique Synonyms
oblique Meaning
oblique (n)
any grammatical case other than the nominative
a diagonally arranged abdominal muscle on either side of the torso
oblique (a)
slanting or inclined in direction or course or position--neither parallel nor perpendicular nor right-angled
oblique (s)
indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading
oblique (a.)
Not erect or perpendicular; neither parallel to, nor at right angles from, the base; slanting; inclined.
Not straightforward; indirect; obscure; hence, disingenuous; underhand; perverse; sinister.
Not direct in descent; not following the line of father and son; collateral.
oblique (n.)
An oblique line.
oblique (v. i.)
To deviate from a perpendicular line; to move in an oblique direction.
To march in a direction oblique to the line of the column or platoon; -- formerly accomplished by oblique steps, now by direct steps, the men half-facing either to the right or left.
oblique Sentence Examples
- The shadows cast an oblique angle across the room, creating a mysterious atmosphere.
- The artist's oblique brushstrokes added depth and texture to the painting.
- The sun's oblique rays illuminated the mountain peaks, casting a golden glow.
- The researcher drew an oblique line through the graph, indicating a correlation between the variables.
- The politician delivered an oblique speech, hinting at intentions without explicitly stating them.
- The path wound through the forest at an oblique angle, leading to an unknown destination.
- The oblique posture of the bird suggested it was about to take flight.
- The oblique light of the setting sun filtered through the trees, casting a dappled pattern on the ground.
- The critic's oblique review left readers uncertain about the author's intentions.
- The oblique angle of the roof made the house appear both contemporary and cozy.
FAQs About the word oblique
any grammatical case other than the nominative, a diagonally arranged abdominal muscle on either side of the torso, slanting or inclined in direction or course
uneven, crooked, tilted, lopsided, off-kilter, slantwise, distorted, unsymmetrical, askew, cockeyed
straight, even, even, regular, level,straight, level, uniform, regular, uniform
The shadows cast an oblique angle across the room, creating a mysterious atmosphere.
The artist's oblique brushstrokes added depth and texture to the painting.
The sun's oblique rays illuminated the mountain peaks, casting a golden glow.
The researcher drew an oblique line through the graph, indicating a correlation between the variables.
