obliquely C2 Topic:Describing Qualities US /əˈbliːkli/ See IPA manual Freq #86633 Meanings 1 adv In an oblique manner; sideways. Then, advancing obliquely towards us, came a fifth. 2 adv at an oblique angle 3 adv to, toward or at one side Thesaurus Synonyms 2 adv · at an oblique angle aslantathwart 3 adv · to, toward or at one side sidelongsideways Etymology From oblique + -ly. Topics Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives External links Google Images Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary # obliquely **Type:** Word **Level:** C2 **Part of speech:** adv **IPA (US):** /əˈbliːkli/ **Frequency rank:** 86633 ## Meanings 1. In an oblique manner; sideways. 2. at an oblique angle 3. to, toward or at one side ## Examples - Then, advancing obliquely towards us, came a fifth. ## Etymology From oblique + -ly. ## Topics - Describing Qualities - Word Formation & Derivatives markdown