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slanted

 

[ ˈslɑːntɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

writing style

Having a direction or inclination that deviates from the horizontal or vertical; not straight or perpendicular.

Synonyms

angled, inclined, tilted

Examples of usage

  • The artist used slanted lines to create a sense of movement in the painting.
  • She gave him a slanted look, indicating her disapproval.
  • The handwriting on the note was slanted and difficult to read.
Context #2 | Adjective

biased

Presented in a way that is not neutral or fair, often with a particular viewpoint or bias.

Synonyms

biased, one-sided, partial

Examples of usage

  • The article had a slanted view on the political situation.
  • The news report was criticized for its slanted coverage of the event.

Translations

Translations of the word "slanted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inclinado

🇮🇳 झुका हुआ

🇩🇪 schräg

🇮🇩 miring

🇺🇦 нахилений

🇵🇱 pochylony

🇯🇵 傾斜した

🇫🇷 incliné

🇪🇸 inclinado

🇹🇷 eğik

🇰🇷 기울어진

🇸🇦 مائل

🇨🇿 nakloněný

🇸🇰 naklonený

🇨🇳 倾斜的

🇸🇮 nagnjen

🇮🇸 hallað

🇰🇿 еңкейген

🇬🇪 დახრილი

🇦🇿 əyilmiş

🇲🇽 inclinado

Etymology

The word 'slanted' originated from the verb 'slant', which came into English in the late 17th century from the Old French 'esclanter', meaning 'to give a slope to'. Over time, 'slanted' has evolved to have both literal and figurative meanings, reflecting deviations from the straight and narrow. Its usage in writing style and biased contexts has become increasingly common in modern English.

See also: slanting, slantingly, slantwise.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,974, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.