Tiltedly: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when describing something that is positioned at an angle, often in an adverbial form but not commonly used in everyday speech.

• The picture hung tiltedly on the wall.
• She looked at him tiltedly.

Suitable for describing something that leans at an angle; can also imply bias in information, making it negative in that context.

• The roof was slanted to allow rainwater to flow off.
• The report was slanted to favor one side.

Used when something is not straight or in its correct position; often implies a sense of disarray or imperfection.

• His glasses were askew after the fall.
• The curtains hung askew.

Describes something positioned at an angle; can be used in both literal and figurative contexts.

• The lamp was tilted to better illuminate the book.
• She tilted her head in curiosity.

Used when describing something at an angle or with a tilt, but like 'tiltedly,' it is not commonly used in everyday speech.

• The sun shone slantingly through the blinds.
• He glanced slantingly at the note.