Synonyms for Askew
Definition of askew
- adverb
- turned or twisted to one side; "rugs lying askew"; "with his necktie twisted awry"
- adjective
- turned or twisted toward one side; "a...youth with a gorgeous red necktie all awry"- G.K.Chesterton; "his wig was, as the British say, skew-whiff"
5 synonyms found
Writing tips for "askew"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like awry, cockeyed, crooked can replace "askew" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 5 alternatives available, "askew" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Askew" in song lyrics
See how askew is used in real songs:
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"All of his views and family and life were askew"
Living Legends f/ Slug — Nothing Less -
"Iris finds the contact slightly askew"
Muph & Plutonic — The Damn Truth -
"wallpaper by askew"
AOL — AOL