Associations to the word «Slantwise»

Wiktionary

SLANTWISE, adjective. Diagonal, in a direction or orientation between cardinal axes
SLANTWISE, adverb. Diagonally, in a direction or orientation between cardinal axes

Dictionary definition

SLANTWISE, adverb. At a slant; moving or directed in a slantwise position or direction.

Wise words

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Charles de Gaulle