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

Carl lowers his head like a hitter hit by a pitch, then rouses himself and breaks into a stiff, elderly trot, shooting a salute over at whoever’s inside the tilted little guard hut.

— George Saunders, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026
The tilted surfaces were mostly chosen to mimic raindrops in the real world.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of tilted

Adjective

Finding no legal recourse in a city with a crooked police department and judiciary, Matt gives in to despair.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026
Others convicted in relation to the robbery included Brian Reader, a career criminal who was involved in other high-profile robberies before and after Brink’s-Mat, crooked solicitor Michael Relton, and McAvoy’s wife, Kathleen.

— Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of crooked

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The brand's signature technology combines a retinoid with lactic acid to smooth fine lines, uneven tone, and rough texture, and its AlphaRet Exfoliating Peel Pads take things a step further.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Oct. 2026
These accounts often waive monthly fees without a minimum balance and offer larger transaction or cash deposit allowances, since nonprofits may see uneven cash flow tied to grant cycles and fundraising.

— Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of uneven

Adjective

Rookie Cameron Carr is out and day-to-day because of a right oblique strain.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
The Lakers were without new guard Collin Sexton (calf) and first-round pick Cameron Carr (oblique), and swingman Jake LaRavia left the court limping in the fourth quarter.

— CBS News, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

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