ASLANT Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

aslant 1 of 2

adjective

ə-ˈslant

Definition of aslant

as in tilted

inclined or twisted to one side that picture is aslant—would you mind straightening it?

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aslant

2 of 2

adverb

as in obliquely

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Adjective

But analysts say risks to oil prices remain tilted to the upside.

— , CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026
Compared with tilted plastic rafts used in warmer climates, this design attaches flexible solar panels directly to thick, waterproof foam sheets, reducing wind exposure.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026

Definition of tilted

Adverb

In particular, González’s works enable his performers to obliquely animate histories of resistance and refusal.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
This was how Szymborska chose to commemorate the loss of her own great love; quietly, obliquely, and with vast imaginative generosity.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026

Definition of obliquely

Adjective

If the stove is level but a burner looks crooked or heats unevenly, the problem may be the burner, not the appliance.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026
Music takes on a different purpose by mid-August—who isn’t feeling a little lazy and crooked by now, spiritually overserved and ready for a nap?

— Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of crooked

Adverb

Since potential is not directly observable, followers and observers must infer it indirectly from available cues and signals, such as appearance, reputation, networks, communication style, confidence, and other signals.

— Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
As a neutral administrator of elections, the state should have no business encouraging false political association, even indirectly.

— Ethan Hicks, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of indirectly

Adjective

Companies are exploring different robotic designs for transportation, industrial work and mobility, with quadruped systems offering potential advantages on uneven terrain.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026
König suggests strength training and reformer Pilates before casually adjusting my slightly uneven hips with chiropractic confidence.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of uneven

Adjective

Summary The Chicago Cubs are currently shuffling their infield due to Dansby Swanson's oblique injury, moving Nico Hoerner to shortstop and Pedro Ramírez to second base.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
There was the oblique strain in early April that sidelined him for more than a month.

— Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of oblique

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