Slanted: meaning, definitions and examples

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slanted

 

[ หˆslษ‘หntษชd ]

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.

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Word Description / Examples
slanted

Used to describe something that is not straight or level, often in reference to surfaces or perspectives. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a bias.

  • The roof of the house is slanted to allow rainfall to drain off easily.
  • The article was slanted in favor of one political party.
tilted

Used to describe something that is tipped or slanted from its normal, upright position. It often implies a small angle. Can also be applied to objects or heads

  • He tilted his head to listen more closely.
  • The picture frame on the wall is slightly tilted.
inclined

Used to describe something that is leaning or sloping in a particular direction. It can also refer to a personโ€™s tendency or preference.

  • The ramp is inclined to make it easier to move heavy objects.
  • She feels inclined to agree with his opinion.
angled

Used to describe something that forms an angle, often in reference to objects, photographs, or light. It's specifically about the direction or orientation that forms an angle.

  • The photographer angled the camera to get a better shot.
  • The desk is angled against the wall to save space.

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.

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slanted

Use 'slanted' when something presents information in a way that is unfairly skewed towards a particular perspective. It often suggests a subtle bias. It can be used in both negative and neutral contexts.

  • The article was slanted to favor the politician's policies
biased

Use 'biased' when someone or something shows unjust favoritism towards one side. It has a negative connotation.

  • The judge's decision was biased against the defendant
partial

Use 'partial' when someone is unfairly favoring one side over another. It has a negative connotation and is often used when talking about decisions or judgments.

  • The referee seemed partial to the home team
one-sided

Use 'one-sided' when information or an argument only shows one perspective, ignoring other relevant viewpoints. It also often has a negative connotation.

  • The debate was one-sided, with only proponents of the new law given time to speak

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inclinado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเฅเค•เคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schrรคg

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ miring

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐั…ะธะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pochylony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‚พๆ–œใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท inclinรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inclinado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eฤŸik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ์šธ์–ด์ง„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงุฆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ naklonฤ›nรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ naklonenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ€พๆ–œ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nagnjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hallaรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตาฃะบะตะนะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฎแƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™yilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.