Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

oblique

Adjective

/əˈbliːk/

Definition

Not explicit or done in a direct way; indirect.

Examples

The oblique reference to the incident made it hard to understand the speaker’s true intent.
He took an oblique route to avoid the construction on Main Street.

Meaning

Oblique refers to something that is slanting or inclined rather than vertical or horizontal. In a broader sense, it can describe language or actions that are not straightforward.