slantingly

The word describes a deviation from a straight line, whether in physical space or in communication. In a physical sense, it refers to a diagonal or sloping orientation. This usage is common in descriptive writing to evoke specific imagery, such as the way light or rain hits a surface.

When used figuratively, it describes a manner of speaking or writing that avoids directness. This often implies a level of caution, evasion, or a subtle bias. While "indirectly" is a neutral term for not being straightforward, "slantingly" often suggests a deliberate attempt to frame information in a particular way or to avoid a confrontation.

In modern daily conversation, "slantingly" is relatively rare. Native speakers are more likely to use "at an angle" for physical descriptions and "indirectly" or "beating around the bush" for communication. "Slantingly" is more frequently encountered in formal prose, literature, or academic analysis of rhetoric.