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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Adjective

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
Citi maintained that risks to oil prices remain tilted to the upside, as Iran retains significant control over the timing and terms of any potential agreement to reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz energy route.

— Sam Meredith,Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 10 May 2026

Definition of tilted

Adjective

Stankoven erupted for 11 goals and five assists in 19 playoff games en route to the Stanley Cup, and his impact was greater than his point production all season, shown by his crooked possession and play-driving numbers.

— Harman Dayal, New York Times, 28 July 2026
The release encourages people not to use any card reader that looks loose, crooked, damaged or scratched, and to use tap-to-pay or chip technology whenever possible.

— Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 27 July 2026

Definition of crooked

Adjective

Mynatt says that tamping too lightly, unevenly, or inconsistently leads to uneven water flow (called channeling).

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026
That was to avoid both leagues having 15 apiece and with uneven teams every day on the schedule having one team idle.

— Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of uneven

Adjective

The lineup is also without 3B Matt Chapman (abdominal strain) and OFs Harrison Bader (plantar fasciitis), Jonah Cox (oblique) and Victor Bericoto (oblique).

— Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2026
Well, Jonah Cox is nearly recovered from his oblique injury and could merit a longer look.

— Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 28 July 2026

Definition of oblique

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