Definitions For Slantwise

adverb

  • At a slant; moving or directed in a slantwise position or direction

verb

  • To not be level or straight up and down
  • To present (something, such as a news story) in a way that favors a particular group, opinion, etc.

noun

  • A direction, line, or surface that is not level or straight up and down
  • A way of thinking about, describing, or discussing something

Is Slantwise a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
12
Words with Friends
14

The word Slantwise is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words with Friends

Examples of Slantwise in a Sentence

  • The sunlight slanted down through the leaves and branches of the trees.
  • She slanted her hat a little to the right.
  • They deliberately slanted the story to make themselves look good.
  • The computer keyboard is positioned at a slant so that typing is more comfortable for the wrists.
  • He sliced the carrots on a slant.

Synonyms for Slantwise

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