SLANTWISE Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of slantwise

as in tilted

inclined or twisted to one side a hodgepodge of slantwise postcards tacked to the wall of his cubicle

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as in oblique

running in a slanting direction the slantwise cables that run between the roadway and the towers give the bridge a cathedral-like appearance

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slantwise

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adverb

as in down

so as to slant be careful not to lay the first boards slantwise, or the whole bookcase won't be straight

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slantwise

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

One thing that could hurt the Giants’ vibe moving forward is the health of outfielder Victor Bericoto, who left the game with an oblique injury after striking out on a foul tip in the fifth inning.

— Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 10 July 2026
But after rejoining the Atlanta Braves in late June following a right oblique strain that had him out for nearly a month, the 25-year-old catcher endured a 2-for-43 skid and looked like a shell of himself at the plate.

— Jesús Cano, New York Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of oblique

Adverb

However, as one indicator, between June 11 and July 19, Miami International Airport saw 3,037,578 total arrivals, slightly down from 3,046,834 one year prior.

— Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
The sun was down, but the temperature was still above 90 degrees.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026

Definition of down

Adjective

Resurrection Dex’s Resurrection is an uncomfortably honest and self-critical mixtape about the British rapper attempting to reform his crooked ways.

— Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 17 July 2026
Whitehead, meanwhile, crystalizes his sense of what makes the city run, where Carney fits in, and how the straight and crooked worlds are entwined in one strange ecosystem with laws that only the lawless can enforce.

— David Hajdu, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026

Definition of crooked

Adjective

There was a casual feel in Memorial Auditorium in the hour before game time, as children kicked a ball around on the auditorium’s sloping floor.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
Watch for soft spots on floors, uneven or sloping flooring, cracks in walls and warped materials.

— Ryan Brennan May 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026

Definition of sloping

Adverb

To do it, sit or stand with your back straight, tilt your chin slightly downward and press your head straight back as if making a double chin.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Although military and diplomatic talks resulted in a disengagement of troops between 2021 and 2024, relations spiraled downward.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026

Definition of downward

Adjective

The uneven overall performance can be traced back — first and foremost — to a leaky defense.

— Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2026
The uneven elevation of Spain’s mountainous regions could obstruct viewing the eclipse, as could a line of trees or a smattering of buildings.

— Catherine Tansey, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2026

Definition of uneven

Adjective

Common areas feature self-operating lifts or sloped entryways.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 July 2026
The Karine armchair has some serious potential to become your new favorite chair with its sloped arms and relaxed silhouette, energized by a mellow shade of green.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 6 July 2026

Definition of sloped

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