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obliquely

/ɒbˈlɪkwəli/ adverb · British & US
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What does obliquely mean?

adverb

In a slanting or indirect manner; at an angle. Used to describe something that is not directly stated or obvious.

Example

"She approached the problem obliquely, trying to find a solution without directly confronting the issue."

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