obliquely

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Adverbial obliquely has 2 senses

sidelong, sideways, obliquely - to, toward or at one side; "darting eyes looking sidelong out of a wizened face"
obliquely, aslant, athwart - at an oblique angle; "the sun shone aslant into his face"
Derived from adjective oblique₁

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Term: Obliquely

Part of Speech: Adverb

Senses:

1. In an oblique manner:

Example sentence: He answered the question obliquely, avoiding a direct response.

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2. In a slanting or inclined direction:

Example sentence: The sun's rays hit the building obliquely, casting long shadows.

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3. In a circuitous or indirect way:

Example sentence: She reached her conclusion obliquely, by considering various related factors.

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