adjective
slanted
Slanted (adjective) means Set at an angle; sloping. Example: “The artist worked at a slanted drafting table.”
adjective
1
Set at an angle; sloping.
"The artist worked at a slanted drafting table."
2
Biased; presenting a one-sided view.
"Viewers complained the coverage was slanted in favor of the incumbent."
How to use slanted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTilted at an angle, or unfairly one-sided in how it presents information.
Common pairings
slanted coverage
slanted roof
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more slanted
- Superlative
- most slanted
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What does “slanted” mean?
The word “slanted” means set at an angle; sloping. In plain terms, tilted at an angle, or unfairly one-sided in how it presents information.
How do you use “slanted” in a sentence?
Here is “slanted” used in a sentence: “The artist worked at a slanted drafting table.”
What part of speech is “slanted”?
“Slanted” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “slanted” have?
“Slanted” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: set at an angle; sloping.
