Meaning of the word obliquely in English

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obliquely

US /oʊˈbliːkˌli/
UK /əˈbliːkˌli/

Adverb

1.

not in a direct way; indirectly

Example:
He obliquely hinted at the problem without directly addressing it.
The article obliquely criticized the government's policies.
2.

at an angle; not directly facing or perpendicular

Example:
The sun's rays fell obliquely through the window.
The path ran obliquely up the hillside.