Vocabulary Entry

oblique

|adjective • noun

adjective

Slanting or sloping; not straightforward or direct.

Example Sentences

"The oblique angle made the construction more challenging."

"He gave her an oblique glance before turning away."

"The artist used oblique lines to create a sense of depth in the painting."

noun

Example Sentences

"The diagram showed an oblique of the triangle."

"In geometry, we often study the properties of obliques."

"The oblique in his drawing added a unique perspective."