sidelong
side
ˈsaɪd
said
long
lɑ:ng
laang
British pronunciation
/sˈa‍ɪdlɒŋ/

Definition & Meaning of "sidelong"in English

sidelong
01

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

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Examples
She gave him a sidelong glance when she heard the comment he made.
She turned away quickly, but he caught her sidelong look out of the corner of his eye.
02

positioned at an angle to the front or main direction

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She gave him a sidelong glance, trying to gauge his reaction.
The sidelong branches of the tree reached out toward the open field.
03

situated at or extending to the side

sidelong
01

in a manner that is indirect or at an angle

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Examples
The car swerved sidelong to avoid the puddle.
The child moved sidelong, trying not to be noticed while sneaking cookies.
02

with the side toward someone or something

03

on the side

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