C2adjectiveformallanguage
US/oʊˈbliːk/
UK/əˈbliːk/
not said or done directly, so the meaning is hidden; also, sloping at an angle
In context
She made an oblique reference to his past mistakes during the meeting.
The poem's oblique style makes readers work hard to find the meaning.
Draw an oblique line from one corner of the square to the other.
Words that go with oblique
adjective + noun
- oblique referenceThe speech contained an oblique reference to the scandal.
- oblique angleThe photo was taken from an oblique angle.
- oblique wayHe criticized the plan in an oblique way.
- oblique commentHer oblique comment about money made everyone uncomfortable.
adverb + adjective
- rather obliqueThe film's ending is rather oblique.