adj
Uncommon
tilted
Tilted (adj) means Set at an angle; leaning to one side. Example: “The tilted shelf sent the books sliding.”
adj
1
Set at an angle; leaning to one side.
"The tilted shelf sent the books sliding."
2
(informal) Frustrated and playing worse after a series of losses.
"He was too tilted to make a rational bet."
How to use tilted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither physically leaning to one side, or emotionally rattled after losing repeatedly.
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What does “tilted” mean?
The word “tilted” means set at an angle; leaning to one side. In plain terms, either physically leaning to one side, or emotionally rattled after losing repeatedly.
How do you use “tilted” in a sentence?
Here is “tilted” used in a sentence: “The tilted shelf sent the books sliding.”
What part of speech is “tilted”?
“Tilted” is an adjective.
Is “tilted” a common word?
“Tilted” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “tilted” have?
“Tilted” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: set at an angle; leaning to one side.
