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UK
/sˈaɪdlɒŋ/
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ADVERB
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with the side toward someone or something
seated sidelong to the window -
on the side
the plow lay sidelong on the ground -
to, toward or at one side
darting eyes looking sidelong out of a wizened face
ADJECTIVE
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(used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
sidelong glances
her eyes with their misted askance look -
inclining or directed to one side
moved downward in a sidelong way -
situated at or extending to the side
shot out sidelong boughs
the lateral branches of a tree
How To Use sidelong In A Sentence
- I noticed Steven giving me a sidelong glance once we were seated in our comfortable booths at the diner.
- I glanced sidelong at Brendan sitting next to me before exchanging a look with Josh across from me.
- sidelong glances
- There were no shrieks of protest; just a sidelong, questioning glance.
- Eros felt himself stir beneath his kilt. he sent to Morrigan, casting her a sidelong glance. Etched in Bone
- Teddy sent Christopher a sidelong glance and then fully faced him as he set the sketches on Christopher's desk.
- When he felt her sidelong glance, he cleared his throat and forced a smile as he met her somewhat dark blue eyes.
- Rebecca gave Lydia a sidelong glance that could be interpreted as a glare.
- Vicki cast him a sidelong glance and noticed the angry look on his face.
- Celeste gave Azrael a sidelong glance as they exited the subway to the street. Surrender the Dark