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obliquely

UK
/əˈbliːkli/
US
/əˈblikli/

Translations

obliquelyadverb
UK
/əˈbliːkli/
US
/əˈblikli/
de manière détournéeAu sens figuré : de façon indirecte, evasive.
He obliquely suggested that there might be a problem with the plan.
Il a suggéré de manière détournée qu’il pourrait y avoir un problème avec le plan.
obliquementAu sens spatial ou géométrique : en diagonale, selon un angle.
The path ran obliquely across the field, avoiding the marshy area.
Le sentier traversait le champ obliquement, en évitant la zone marécageuse.
Synonyms
indirectly
slantingly
askew
awry
diagonally

Definitions

obliquelyadverb
In an indirect, evasive, or roundabout manner.
He obliquely suggested that there might be a problem with the plan.
At an angle; not in a direct line or path.
The path ran obliquely across the field, avoiding the marshy area.
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