tilted

UK: ˈtɪltɪd | US: ˈtɪltɪd

Definition

  1. adj. inclined or slanted at an angle

  2. adj. (figuratively) biased or favoring one side over another

  3. v. (past tense of tilt) to cause to lean or slant

Structure
tilt <to lean/slant>ed <past participle suffix>
Etymology

tilted = tilt<to lean/slant> + ed<past participle suffix>

  • tilt: From Middle English tilten (to overthrow, topple), likely of Scandinavian origin (e.g., Old Norse tylta "to unbalance"). Originally meant "to cause to fall," later generalized to "to slant."
  • ed: A common English suffix indicating past tense or past participle.

Etymology Origin:
The word tilt began as a term for physical unbalancing (e.g., jousting tilts), then expanded to describe any slanted position. The addition of -ed forms the adjective or past tense, preserving the core idea of deviation from uprightness.

Examples

  1. The painting was slightly tilted to the left.

  2. His head tilted in curiosity as he listened.

  3. The debate felt tilted in favor of the opposition.

  4. She tilted the umbrella to shield herself from the rain.

  5. The tower tilted dangerously after the earthquake.