Word meaning
oblique
adjective · oh-BLEEK
What does oblique mean?
Oblique means not explicit or done directly; also, slanting.
Oblique in a sentence
“She made an oblique reference to the argument.”
Synonyms for oblique
- indirect
- roundabout
- slanting
How to remember oblique
- Say it out loud a few times: oh-BLEEK.
- Write one sentence of your own using oblique, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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