100 Examples of sentences containing the adverb "obliquely"

Definition

The adverb obliquely refers to an action or manner that is not straightforward or direct. It can mean:

1. In a slanting or sloping direction.
2. In a way that is indirectly expressed or implied; not explicit.
3. In a morally or ethically ambiguous manner.

Synonyms

• Indirectly
• Slantingly
• Askew
• Awry
• Deviously
• Insidiously
• Slyly
• Circuitously

Antonyms

• Directly
• Straightforwardly
• Clearly
• Explicitly
• Honestly

Examples

1. She obliquely referenced the incident without going into details.
2. The path led obliquely through the forest, avoiding the main road.
3. He looked at her obliquely, unsure of how to approach the topic.
4. The painting was hung obliquely, adding an element of intrigue to the gallery.
5. The speaker addressed the issue obliquely, making it difficult to discern their true opinion.
6. The sun set obliquely behind the mountains, casting long shadows.
7. They approached the problem obliquely, considering all angles before making a decision.
8. She delivered the news obliquely, hoping to soften the blow.
9. The house was built obliquely on the plot, maximizing the view of the lake.
10. He smiled obliquely, revealing his hidden amusement.
11. The road wound obliquely through the valley, making the journey longer.
12. The author wrote obliquely, leaving much to the reader's interpretation.
13. She glanced obliquely at the clock, indicating her impatience.
14. The politician spoke obliquely about the scandal, avoiding direct mention.
15. The tree grew obliquely, leaning towards the sunlight.
16. He obliquely criticized his colleague during the meeting.
17. The fabric hung obliquely, giving the room a unique flair.
18. They maneuvered obliquely through the crowded market.
19. The shadow fell obliquely across the floor, creating an eerie atmosphere.
20. She delivered her message obliquely, allowing the audience to draw their own conclusions.
21. The argument was presented obliquely, making it hard to follow.
22. The car was parked obliquely, taking up two spaces.
23. He coughed obliquely to cover his laughter.
24. The mountain range appeared obliquely in the distance, shrouded in mist.
25. They discussed the topic obliquely, avoiding any confrontation.
26. The dancer moved obliquely, adding complexity to her performance.
27. He pointed obliquely at the problem without directly addressing it.
28. The landscape unfolded obliquely as we drove along the winding road.
29. The story unfolded obliquely, revealing secrets only at the end.
30. She obliquely suggested that he rethink his approach.
31. The light filtered in obliquely, creating patterns on the wall.
32. He expressed his doubts obliquely, not wanting to offend anyone.
33. The stairs were designed to ascend obliquely, saving space in the small apartment.
34. She looked at him obliquely, her expression unreadable.
35. The proposal was delivered obliquely, leaving many confused.
36. The path diverged obliquely, leading to two different destinations.
37. He smiled obliquely, hinting at something more.
38. The music played obliquely, setting a mysterious mood.
39. They approached the negotiation obliquely, careful not to reveal their true intentions.
40. The picture hung obliquely, giving the room an eclectic vibe.
41. She obliquely mentioned her plans for the future.
42. The shadows danced obliquely on the wall as the candle flickered.
43. The conversation drifted obliquely from topic to topic.
44. He observed the situation obliquely, taking notes without being noticed.
45. The instructions were written obliquely, leaving room for interpretation.
46. She walked obliquely, her foot catching on the uneven pavement.
47. The road sloped obliquely, making the descent challenging.
48. The comedian made an obliquely humorous remark that caught everyone off guard.
49. The unveiling of the project was done obliquely, with a hint of surprise.
50. The architect designed the building obliquely to maximize natural light.
51. He obliquely referenced their previous discussions.
52. The path through the garden curved obliquely, inviting exploration.
53. She glanced obliquely at her watch, anxious for the meeting to begin.
54. The landscape changed obliquely as we traveled from the coast to the mountains.
55. He obliquely acknowledged the difficulties without admitting fault.
56. The painting was created in an obliquely abstract style.
57. She conveyed her feelings obliquely, leaving him to guess her intentions.
58. The cat lay obliquely on the windowsill, basking in the sun.
59. He laughed obliquely, as if to hide his embarrassment.
60. The trail led obliquely through the thick brush.
61. The meeting was conducted obliquely, with many unspoken tensions.
62. She spoke obliquely, making it hard to understand her true feelings.
63. The car turned obliquely, avoiding the pothole in the road.
64. He wrote the letter obliquely, using metaphors to express his thoughts.
65. The light fell obliquely across the table, illuminating the documents.
66. The conversation took an obliquely philosophical turn.
67. She approached the subject obliquely, avoiding any confrontation.
68. The trail was marked obliquely, requiring careful navigation.
69. He looked at the problem obliquely, considering alternative solutions.
70. The sculpture was positioned obliquely, adding a dynamic element to the exhibit.
71. She obliquely hinted at her dissatisfaction with the project.
72. The fabric draped obliquely, creating an elegant silhouette.
73. He spoke obliquely, leaving his audience puzzled.
74. The hills rose obliquely, blending into the horizon.
75. She moved obliquely through the crowd, searching for her friend.
76. The light reflected obliquely, creating an interesting visual effect.
77. He obliquely acknowledged the mistakes made in the report.
78. The street angles obliquely, making navigation tricky.
79. She responded obliquely, choosing her words carefully.
80. The shadows fell obliquely, enhancing the drama of the scene.
81. The proposal was presented obliquely, hinting at potential changes.
82. He regarded her obliquely, secrecy cloaking his expression.
83. The waves crashed obliquely against the shore.
84. She danced obliquely, captivating the audience with her grace.
85. The path led obliquely down the hill, offering breathtaking views.
86. He obliquely suggested that there may be better options available.
87. The curtain hung obliquely, framing the stage in a unique way.
88. She glanced obliquely at the clock, wishing for time to pass more quickly.
89. The forest path twisted obliquely, revealing hidden treasures.
90. He made his point obliquely, allowing others to come to their conclusions.
91. The furniture was arranged obliquely, maximizing the space.
92. She looked obliquely at the painting, lost in thought.
93. The bridge arched obliquely over the river, creating a stunning view.
94. His remarks were obliquely critical, hinting at deeper issues.
95. The road wound obliquely through the countryside, displaying nature's beauty.
96. She approached the task obliquely, considering all possibilities.
97. The shadows danced obliquely in the flickering candlelight.
98. He smiled obliquely, enjoying the moment.
99. The path expanded obliquely, leading to a beautiful clearing.
100. She delivered her speech obliquely, engaging the audience's curiosity.