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Oblique

Definition

Not direct or straightforward; indirect or slanting in direction, position, or meaning.

Example Sentences

1The artist used oblique lines to create a sense of movement in her painting.
2The politician's answer was oblique, avoiding the question altogether.
3The oblique angle of the sun's rays made the shadows look unusual.
4The writer's use of oblique references to mythology added depth to the story.
5The company's oblique marketing strategy confused some customers, but intrigued others.

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