obliquely

Raphael W.
Adv. 1. obliquely - to, toward or at one side; "darting eyes looking sidelong out of a wizened face"
sidelong, sideways
2. obliquely - at an oblique angle; "the sun shone aslant into his face"
aslant, athwart
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    an irritable feeling
  2. revile
    spread negative information about
  3. sustain
    lengthen or extend in duration or space
  4. supercilious
    having or showing arrogant superiority
  5. impassive
    having or revealing little emotion or sensibility
  6. flail
    an implement with a handle and a free swinging stick
  7. burgeon
    grow and flourish
  8. fretfulness
    an irritable petulant feeling
  9. egotism
    an exaggerated opinion of your own importance
  10. mar
    cause to become imperfect
  11. remonstrate
    argue in protest or opposition
  12. deprecate
    express strong disapproval of; deplore
  13. incite
    provoke or stir up
  14. prodding
    a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
  15. critique
    appraise or judge in an analytical way
  16. utilitarian
    having a useful function
  17. arbitrary
    based on or subject to individual discretion or preference
  18. stolid
    having or revealing little emotion or sensibility
  19. refreshing
    imparting vitality and energy
Created on Thu Jul 21 13:26:53 EDT 2011

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