OBLIQUE Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

oblique

adjective

ō-ˈblēk

Definition of oblique

as in tilted

inclined or twisted to one side gave the eavesdropper an oblique glance out of the corner of her eye

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as in sloping

running in a slanting direction in the painting the artist repeats the oblique line of the path with the oblique line of the outstretched arm

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Recent Examples of oblique George Bryan, despite an oblique injury, carded a 78, notably achieving a hole-in-one, a first for the Bryan Bros channel. — Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 This represents Palencia’s second IL stint this season after missing three weeks from mid-April into May with a left oblique strain. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026 Mayfield, who turned 31 in April, appeared on the Bucs’ injury report 10 out of 18 weeks with issues that spanned his foot, toe, knee, right biceps, oblique and right shoulder. — Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2026 Infielder Nick Sogard, who had been called up in Story’s place, hit the IL with a right oblique strain June 3, and Isiah Kiner-Falefa went to the IL with a forearm bone stress reaction similar to Mayer’s on June 20. — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for oblique

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Adjective

Compared with tilted plastic rafts used in warmer climates, this design attaches flexible solar panels directly to thick, waterproof foam sheets, reducing wind exposure.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
Citi maintained that risks to oil prices remain tilted to the upside, as Iran retains significant control over the timing and terms of any potential agreement to reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz energy route.

— Sam Meredith,Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 10 May 2026

Definition of tilted

Adjective

Watch for soft spots on floors, uneven or sloping flooring, cracks in walls and warped materials.

— Ryan Brennan May 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
As part of his new collection for the brand, Arnold unveiled a new shape—a slightly sloping, almost smile-like pleat that’s simultaneously nonchalant and fully sophisticated.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026

Definition of sloping

Adjective

Household financial resilience also remains uneven, even when many adults report doing okay or living comfortably.

— Henrik Totterman, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
The uneven workmanship of the double stitching suggests the giant flag was likely made by amateurs, curators with the historical society have determined.

— Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Definition of uneven

Adjective

Argentina’s plan in attack is to rely on sudden bursts of energy, epitomised by the way Messi suddenly sprung into life to go in behind, collect a diagonal ball from Lisandro Martinez, control it beautifully and fire home for the opener.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Knoxville took advantage of that second life seven minutes later when Teddy Baker fired a diagonal cross to Mikkel Gøling in the box.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026

Definition of diagonal

Adjective

Better known among seasoned riders as the Triple Nickel, the route makes for one of the most crooked roads in the Midwest, if not the country.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
There’ll be something else to keep the crooked numbers away, don’t worry.

— Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of crooked

Adjective

Even the roof can be chosen in a flat, gable, or sloped style, with interior configurations to match.

— Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 22 June 2026
His sloped shoulders suggested bodily power that was sleepy and sly; his large head and dark, badly cut hair amplified the weight and solidity of him, but his lips were sensitive and a little slack, as if yearning for something he’d been long deprived of.

— Mary Gaitskill, New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2026

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