slantwise

• Adverb, das eine schräge oder geneigte Richtung oder Lage bezeichnet; etwas verläuft nicht gerade oder senkrecht, sondern diagonal oder schief.

An adverb meaning "in a slanting or oblique direction" or "at an angle." It is used to describe movement or positioning that is not straight or level, often implying a diagonal or tilted orientation.

1. At a slant or diagonallyC1formal

   In a direction that is not straight or level; at an angle.

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   • The rain was falling slantwise against the windows.
   • He cut the paper slantwise to create a diagonal edge.
   • The path runs slantwise across the field.

   Synonymeaskewaslantawrydiagonallyobliquelysidewaysslantinglyslopingly