ATILT Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

atilt

adjective

ə-ˈtilt

Definition of atilt

as in tilted

inclined or twisted to one side cuts quite a dashing figure with a jauntily atilt beret

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The tilted surfaces were mostly chosen to mimic raindrops in the real world.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026
But analysts say risks to oil prices remain tilted to the upside.

— , CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of tilted

Adjective

An incoming generation, simply by their existence, dislodged a crooked anxiety that the new face of Asian America is Wasian.

— E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026
Under Mitchell, Pecora showed, the nation’s largest bank had become an impeccably groomed racketeering enterprise, dressing up crooked enterprises as gilt-edged to sell their bonds and stocks to unsuspecting buyers.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of crooked

Adjective

Heat and uneven rainfall have stressed forests in some areas, while timely moisture has kept others lush.

— Doyle Rice, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
Waterproof formula—but doesn’t feel like a typical waterproof foundation, which can feel heavy and settle into uneven texture.

— Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of uneven

Adjective

Gold Glove shortstop Dansby Swanson’s eventual return from an oblique injury would elevate the club’s defense back to best-in-class.

— Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
The switch-hitter quickly caught on with the Padres as a minor league free agent, was called up after Samad Taylor’s oblique injury and collected three hits in a 19-2 win in Kansas City in his first start.

— Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026

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