Sidewise, obliquely.

On the slant, in a slanting or sloping direction, obliquely.

In a slanting, sloping, or oblique manner or direction; slantingly, aslant.

In an oblique direction or position; with deviation from the straight line or direct course; diagonally, or so as to make an oblique angle; slantwise.

Astray; aside, to one side; in a slanting or sloping direction; obliquely; = aslant, adv.

At an oblique angle; to one side; aside. In later use: out of the usual or correct position; crookedly, lopsidedly.

In a slanting direction or position; with a slope or inclination; aslant, obliquely.

In a slanting or sloping direction or position; slantingly, obliquely.

In an oblique manner, course, or direction; awry.

Obliquely, diagonally; at an angle. Now rare (U.S. in later use).

With verbs of seeing, observing, or regarding. Chiefly in to look askance. Aside; askew; to one side; diagonally; obliquely. Frequently with verbs…

Aside; to one side; on a slant. Cf. askance, adv. 1c. Now somewhat rare.

In a sloping direction; slantingly.

Off to one side; obliquely. ? Obsolete.

Chiefly figurative. Not straight or directly; obliquely, askance; awry, amiss, at odds. Now regional. Cf. sense B. 1b, to get across —— at get, v.…

Slantingly, obliquely.

More generally: askew, awry; in disorder.

= slantwise, adv.

aslant.

Slantwise. Cf. slantways, adv.