oblique

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /əˈbliːk/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /oʊˈbliːk/

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Adjective

Positive oblique

Comparative more oblique

Superlative most oblique

An oblique line through a cube

1. An oblique line is slanted or angled, not vertical or horizontal.
   • Synonyms: slanted, sloping, tilted and angled

   The artist drew an oblique line across the canvas.

2. An oblique remark is indirect or not stated clearly.

   His oblique comment left us guessing his true meaning.