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Definition of slanted

slanted

/ˈslæn.tɪd/
slant · ed
Adverb:slantedly
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1

Sloping, leaning, or positioned at an oblique angle rather than being strictly horizontal or vertical.

Example

"The attic bedroom had a low, slanted ceiling that made the space feel cozy."

2

Presenting information in a biased, unfair, or one-sided manner to favor a particular viewpoint.

Example

"Critics argued that the documentary offered a heavily slanted account of the historical event."

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• Rhymes for slanted

• Nearby Words

slang
slangy
slant
slanted
slantingly
slantways
slantwise

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'slant', which comes from Middle English 'slenten' (to slope or glide), likely of Scandinavian origin and related to Old Norse 'sletta' (to slap or dab) and Swedish 'slinta' (to slip or slide).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Slanted. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/slanted
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