† oˈbliquous,a.Obs.rare. [f. L. oblīqu-us oblique + -ous.] = oblique. 1614Sir A. Gorges tr.Lucan i. 33 Through the aire did flying passe Obliquous streames, like torches bright.1757HeraldNo. 7 (1758) I. 106 A contempt, which speedily matures into obliquous hatred.