1. slanting or sloping; not perpendicular or parallel
2. indirect or evasive in expression; not straightforward

1. any of the oblique muscles of the abdomen
Usage: anatomy

Examples

• The artist drew an oblique line across the canvas.
• The roof has an oblique angle to allow rain to run off.
• His oblique reference to the scandal confused everyone.
• She gave an oblique answer to avoid the difficult question.
• The exercise targets your obliques and core muscles.
• He felt a sharp pain in his left oblique after the workout.