Slantly

Slantly
Slantwise Slant"wise`, Slantly Slant"ly, adv. In an inclined direction; obliquely; slopingly. [1913 Webster]

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  • slantly — slant·ly …   English syllables

  • slantly — adverb Etymology: slant (III) + ly : slantingly, slopingly …   Useful english dictionary

  • Slantwise — Slant wise , Slantly Slant ly, adv. In an inclined direction; obliquely; slopingly. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • slant — slantingly, slantly, adv. /slant, slahnt/, v.i. 1. to veer or angle away from a given level or line, esp. from a horizontal; slope. 2. to have or be influenced by a subjective point of view, bias, personal feeling or inclination, etc. (usually… …   Universalium

  • slant — /slænt / (say slant), /slant / (say slahnt) verb (i) 1. to slope; be directed or lie obliquely. –verb (t) 2. to slope; direct or turn so as to make (something) oblique. 3. a. to distort or give partisan emphasis to (a newspaper story, article,… …  

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