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Synonyms of oblique

5 similar words

Another word for oblique is slanting. Other synonyms of oblique are aslant, askew, inclined and slash.

Synonyms and similar words for oblique

adjectiveNot erect or perpendicular; not parallel to, or at right angles from, the base.

nounSynonym of slash ⟨/⟩.

Meaning of oblique

  1. adjective Not erect or perpendicular; not parallel to, or at right angles from, the base.
  2. adjective Not straightforward; indirect; by implication; (sometimes even) obscure, ambiguous, or confusing.
  3. adjective Disingenuous; underhand; morally corrupt.

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Questions about synonyms of oblique

What is another word for oblique?
Oblique has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as slanting, aslant, askew, inclined and slash.
What does oblique mean?
Oblique means not erect or perpendicular; not parallel to, or at right angles from, the base.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: oblique (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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