oblique
Pronunciation
Adjective
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Slanting or sloping, rather than straight or direct, or indirect in the way something is expressed.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
indirect
slanted
Antonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "He made an _____ reference to the scandal without ever naming anyone involved."
Answer: oblique
In your own words, what does "oblique" mean?
Slanting or sloping, rather than straight or direct, or indirect in the way something is expressed.
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