Definition & Meaning of "sidelong"in English

sidelong

(of a look) indirectly and out of the corner of one's eye

Examples

She gave him a sidelong glance when she heard the comment he made.

positioned at an angle to the front or main direction

lateral

side

sideways

sideward

sidewise

Examples

She gave him a sidelong glance, trying to gauge his reaction.

situated at or extending to the side

sidelong

in a manner that is indirect or at an angle

laterally

sideward

sideways

sidewise

Examples

The car swerved sidelong to avoid the puddle.

with the side toward someone or something

on the side

Lexical Tree

sidelong

side

long

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