obliquely
How many syllables in obliquely?
There are 4 syllables in the word obliquely.How to pronounce obliquely:
Synonyms for obliquely:
across
athwart
bias
catercorner
catercornered
catty-corner
circuitously
crossways
crosswise
diagonally
evasively
in a roundabout manner or way
indirectly
not in so many words
on the bias
on the diagonal
sideways
transversely
Antonyms for obliquely:
dead
direct
directly
due
in a beeline
in a straight line
lineally
right
straight
straightly
straightway
undeviatingly
unswervingly
without deviating
without deviation
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- spontaneity
- pentameter
- anatomy
- voluminous
- officiate
- loveliness
- ancillary
- accessory
- infinitely
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- townspeople
- perceptible
- overridden
- schizophrenic
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- intransigent
- magically
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- illegalize
- proficiently
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- unknowable
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- mesmerising
- despondency
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- ultimatum
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- aromatic
- transmogrify
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The historical evolution of English has led to the silent 'e' and other silent letters, complicating syllable identification and pronunciation.
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