slanted — Positioned at an angle; tilted or inclined rather than straight or level. Can also refer to information presented with bias.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Positioned at an angle; tilted or inclined rather than straight or level. Can also refer to information presented with bias.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈslæn.t̬ɪd/
Korean meaning: 기울어진, 편향된
Korean pronunciation: 슬랜-티드 (강세: 슬랜)
Example Sentences
- My desk is so slanted that my coffee keeps sliding off!
- The slanted newspaper article made the mayor sound like a superhero.
- The artist drew slanted lines to create a sense of movement.
slanted
ADJECTIVE//ˈslæn.t̬ɪd//
Positioned at an angle; tilted or inclined rather than straight or level. Can also refer to information presented with bias.
Positioned at an angle; tilted or inclined rather than straight or level. Can also refer to information presented with bias.
What perspective granted, her slanted lens made enchanted!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From 15th century Scandinavian languages, originally meaning 'to slope suddenly to one side.' The past participle form 'slanted' developed to describe something that is tilted or angled.
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My desk is so slanted that my coffee keeps sliding off!”
“The slanted newspaper article made the mayor sound like a superhero.”
“The artist drew slanted lines to create a sense of movement.”
“Her slanted smile suggested she knew something we didn't.”
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