Slanted

Pronunciation: /ˈslæntɪd/

Definitions of slanted

adjective having a slope or tilt; not level or straight

Example Sentences

A1 The slanted roof of the house was covered in snow.

A2 She noticed the slanted handwriting on the note and knew it was from her brother.

B1 The slanted tree trunk made it difficult to climb up.

B2 The artist used slanted lines to create a sense of movement in the painting.

C1 The slanted political commentary in the article was controversial.

C2 Her slanted views on the topic were well-known in academic circles.

Examples of slanted in a Sentence

formal The artist carefully adjusted the slanted lines in his drawing to create a sense of movement.

informal I noticed the slanted roof of the house next door, it looks pretty cool.

slang She gave me a slanted look when I asked her about the party.

figurative His slanted view of the situation made it difficult for him to see the truth.

Grammatical Forms of slanted

• past tense: slanted
• plural: slanted
• comparative: more slanted
• superlative: most slanted
• present tense: slant
• future tense: will slant
• perfect tense: have slanted
• continuous tense: is slanting
• singular: slanted
• positive degree: slanted
• infinitive: to slant
• gerund: slanting
• participle: slanted

Origin and Evolution of slanted

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'slanted' originated from the Old English word 'slentan' meaning to slope or incline.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'slanted' has come to be used to describe something that is biased or skewed in a particular direction, in addition to its original meaning of inclining or sloping.