adj Uncommon

tilted

Tilted (adj) means Set at an angle; leaning to one side. Example: “The tilted shelf sent the books sliding.”

adj

Set at an angle; leaning to one side.

"The tilted shelf sent the books sliding."

(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 notes

In plain EnglishEither physically leaning to one side, or emotionally rattled after losing repeatedly.

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Rhymes for tilted

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Frequently asked questions

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.