SLANTLY

Etymology

Adverb

slantly (comparative more slantly, superlative most slantly)

slantwise

Source: Wiktionary

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Slant"wise`, Slant"ly, adv.

Definition: In an inclined direction; obliquely; slopingly.

SLANT

Slant, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Slanted; p. pr. & vb. n. Slanting.] Etym: [OE. slenten to slope, slide; cf. Sw. slinta to slide.]

Definition: To be turned or inclined from a right line or level; to lie obliquely; to slope. On the side of younder slanting hill. Dodsley.

Slant, v. t.

Definition: To turn from a direct line; to give an oblique or sloping direction to; as, to slant a line.

Slant, n.

1. A slanting direction or plane; a slope; as, it lies on a slant.

2. An oblique reflection or gibe; a sarcastic remark. Slant or wind, a local variation of the wind from its general direction.

Slant, a. Etym: [Cf. dial. Sw. slant. See Slant, v. i.]

Definition: Inclined from a direct line, whether horizontal or perpendicular; sloping; oblique. "The slant lightning." Milton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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