Meaning & use
slanted
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“slanted” is a form of “slant”. See that entry for the full set of meanings.
Meanings
adjectivenot comparable
Not straight up or flat; leaning or sloping to one side.
Grammar: Describes a thing's position; no object needed.
Patterns
- slanted eyes
- slanted roof
- slanted writing
The picture on the wall was slanted to the left.
He drew a slanted line across the page.
The roof is slanted so rain runs off.
adjectivenot comparable
Presenting information in a way that unfairly supports one side.
Grammar: Often used before a noun like 'report' or 'view'.
Patterns
- slanted news
- slanted view
- slanted reporting
The article gave a slanted account of the protest.
Voters complained that the TV coverage was slanted.
The report was slanted against the new policy.
Common combinations
- slanted roof
- Snow slides off a slanted roof.
- slanted eyes
- The cat has slanted eyes.
- slanted writing
- Her slanted writing is hard to read.
- slanted view
- The documentary gave a slanted view of the war.
- slanted against someone
- The newspaper seemed slanted against the mayor.
Synonyms and how they differ
- tilted
- Use 'tilted' for something moved out of its proper position, like a lamp; 'slanted' is more for a fixed angle.
- biased
- Use 'biased' for unfair opinions; 'slanted' often suggests the information itself is arranged to favor a side.
Opposites
Word family
Commonly confused: slanted or slanted vs. slanted?
slanted vs slanted vs. slanted
Learners sometimes use 'slanted' only for physical angles, but it is also common for unfair reporting.
Practice
The newspaper was accused of giving a ______ report on the election.
Choose one answer.
The adjective 'slanted' fits before the noun 'report'. 'Slant' is a verb or noun, 'slanting' is an adjective but less common here, and 'slants' is a verb form.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “slanted”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.