Slanted: meaning, definitions and examples
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slanted
[ หslษหntษชd ]
writing style
Having a direction or inclination that deviates from the horizontal or vertical; not straight or perpendicular.
Synonyms
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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.
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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
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inclined |
Used to describe something that is leaning or sloping in a particular direction. It can also refer to a personโs tendency or preference.
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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.
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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.
biased
Presented in a way that is not neutral or fair, often with a particular viewpoint or bias.
Synonyms
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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.
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biased |
Use 'biased' when someone or something shows unjust favoritism towards one side. It has a negative connotation.
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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.
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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.
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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:
๐ต๐น inclinado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเคพ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช schrรคg
๐ฎ๐ฉ miring
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐั ะธะปะตะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ pochylony
๐ฏ๐ต ๅพๆใใ
๐ซ๐ท inclinรฉ
๐ช๐ธ inclinado
๐น๐ท eฤik
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ธฐ์ธ์ด์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุงุฆู
๐จ๐ฟ naklonฤnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ naklonenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅพๆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ nagnjen
๐ฎ๐ธ hallaรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตาฃะบะตะนะณะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฎแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษyilmiล
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 19973 synthesizing
- 19974 slanted
- 19975 tremulous
- 19976 usability
- 19977 assiduously
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