Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Oblique.
How to pronounce oblique:
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Oblique - as an adjective
Slanting or inclined in direction or course or position--neither parallel nor perpendicular nor right-angled
Example: "The oblique rays of the winter sun"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
parallel10perpendicular20Oblique - as a noun
Any grammatical case other than the nominative
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
oblique caseHypernyms (Closely Related)
case6grammatical caseHyponyms (Broadly Related)
accusative17accusative caseobjective casedative10
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dative casegenitive12genitive casepossessive15possessive casevocative16vocative caseablative13ablative caselocative13locative case
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
nominative15A diagonally arranged abdominal muscle on either side of the torso
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abdominal external oblique muscleexternal oblique musclemusculus obliquus externus abdominisOblique - as an adjective satellite
Indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading
Example: "Used devious means to achieve success"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
devious11Oblique - as a verb
To deviate from a perpendicular line; to move in an oblique direction.
To march in a direction oblique to the line of the column or platoon; — formerly accomplished by oblique steps, now by direct steps, the men half-facing either to the right or left.
To slant (text, etc.) at an angle.
Example Sentences
"She gave me an oblique look, hinting at her disapproval."
"His oblique remarks caused confusion among the audience."
"The book presents an oblique critique of modern society."
"I tried to approach the problem from an oblique angle."
"They had an oblique conversation about the future."
Word Game Points
Is OBLIQUE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, oblique is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OBLIQUE has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is OBLIQUE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, oblique is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOBLIQUE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is OBLIQUE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, oblique is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOBLIQUE has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
