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Another word for slantways

Choosing another word for slantways depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a slanting or oblique direction; at an angle.

Usage Example

"She sliced the carrots slantwise so they would cook more evenly in the pan."

Strongest
slantwise
obliquely
aslant
diagonally
Strong
askance
sideways

• adjective (Context 2)

Slanting; oblique; positioned or directed at an angle.

Usage Example

"The afternoon sun cast a slantwise beam of light across the dusty library floor."

Strongest
slantwise
slanting
oblique
slanted
Strong
diagonal
askew

Opposites of slantways

The opposite of slantways shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

straight
perpendicular
perpendicularly
squarely
level
horizontal
vertical
vertically
See all opposites of slantways

• Nearby Words

slant
slanted
slantingly
slantways
slantwise
slanty
slap

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Slantways. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/slantways
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