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Definition of slantwise

slantwise

/ˈslænt.waɪz/
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• adverb

1

In an oblique, sloping, or diagonal direction; at a slant.

Example

"She sliced the baguette slantwise to create wider pieces for the bruschetta."

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• adjective

1

Directed, positioned, or moving at an oblique or sloping angle rather than straight or perpendicular.

Example

"The afternoon sun cast long, slantwise shadows across the cobblestone courtyard."

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• Nearby Words

slanted
slantingly
slantways
slantwise
slanty
slap
slapdash

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-16th century by combining the noun 'slant' (from a Scandinavian root meaning 'slippery' or 'sloping') with the suffix '-wise' (from Old English 'wise', meaning 'way' or 'manner').

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