English adjective: aslant | |||
1. | aslant having an oblique or slanted direction | ||
Synonyms | aslope, diagonal, slanted, slanting, sloped, sloping | ||
Similar | inclined | ||
Antonyms | horizontal, vertical, perpendicular | ||
English adverb: aslant | |||
1. | aslant over or across in a slanting direction | ||
2. | aslant at an oblique angle | ||
Samples | The sun shone aslant into his face. | ||
Synonyms | athwart, obliquely | ||