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slantingly Synonyms
Another word for slantingly
Choosing another word for slantingly depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
In a sloping, oblique, or diagonal direction or manner; at an angle that is neither horizontal nor vertical.
Usage Example
"The late afternoon sun shone obliquely through the tall windows of the library."
Strongest
obliquely
slantwise
aslant
diagonally
Strong
askew
askance
• adverb (Context 2)
In an indirect, circuitous, or biased manner rather than straightforwardly.
Usage Example
"The essay approached the controversial topic obliquely, relying on subtle irony rather than direct critique."
Strongest
obliquely
indirectly
Strong
circuitously
tangentially
Opposites of slantingly
The opposite of slantingly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
directly
straightforwardly
horizontally
vertically
perpendicularly
frankly
straight
levelly
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Slantingly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/slantingly