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slantwise Synonyms

Another word for slantwise

Choosing another word for slantwise depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
slantways
aslant
obliquely
diagonally
Strong
askance
sideways

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
oblique
slanting
diagonal
Strong
sloping
askew
awry

Opposites of slantwise

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

perpendicularly
perpendicular
vertically
horizontally
vertical
straight
horizontal
squarely
See all opposites of slantwise

• Nearby Words

slanted
slantingly
slantways
slantwise
slanty
slap
slapdash

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