sidelong
side
ˈsaɪd
said
long
lɒng
long

Definition & Meaning of "sidelong"in English

sidelong
01

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

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most sidelong
Comparative
more sidelong
gradable
Examples
She gave him a sidelong glance when she heard the comment he made. 
02

positioned at an angle to the front or main direction 

Examples
She gave him a sidelong glance, trying to gauge his reaction. 
03

situated at or extending to the side 

sidelong
01

in a manner that is indirect or at an angle 

Grammatical Information
Examples
The car swerved sidelong to avoid the puddle. 
02

with the side toward someone or something 

03

on the side 

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