Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

atilt

adverb
/əˈtɪlt/
Definition
In a tilted position; askew or slanted.
Examples
  • The picture hung atilt on the wall, making it look disheveled.
  • After the storm, many trees stood atilt, their trunks bending under the force of the winds.
Meaning
The term ‘atilt’ is used to describe something that is not upright or is leaning at an angle.
Synonyms
  • askew
  • slanted
  • tilted