obliquely in a sentence

adv.

Definition

Obliquely means in a manner that is not straightforward or direct, often implying an indirect or slanted approach.

She glanced obliquely at the clock, knowing time was running out.
The painter chose to depict the landscape obliquely, giving it a dreamlike quality.
He spoke obliquely about his feelings, avoiding any direct confrontation.
The path wound obliquely through the forest, leading us to unexpected places.
In her essay, she argued obliquely for the need to rethink our approach to education.