Slanting

Pronunciation: /ˈslæntɪŋ/

Definitions of slanting

adjective having a slope or inclination; not level or straight

Example Sentences

A1 The slanting sun cast long shadows on the ground.

A2 She noticed the slanting roof of the old house as she walked by.

B1 The slanting trees in the forest made it difficult to see far ahead.

B2 The artist painted a beautiful landscape with slanting rays of sunlight.

C1 The slanting tower of Pisa is a famous landmark in Italy.

C2 The photographer captured the slanting light perfectly in the portrait.

Examples of slanting in a Sentence

formal The architect designed the roof with a slanting angle to allow for proper drainage.

informal I love how the sunlight streams in through the slanting windows in the afternoon.

slang She always wears her hat at a slanting angle to look cool.

figurative His slanting remarks about her work made her feel insecure.

Grammatical Forms of slanting

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

Origin and Evolution of slanting

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'slanting' originated from the Middle English word 'slenten' which meant to slope or incline.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'slanting' has retained its original meaning of sloping or inclining, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe something that is not straight or perpendicular.