Sidelong
adjective
Being in or facing a sideways direction.
She gave me a sidelong glance
adverb
Looking or directed to the side.
He eyed the cake sidelong before reaching for a slice
adjective
Being in or facing a sideways direction.
She gave me a sidelong glance
adverb
Looking or directed to the side.
He eyed the cake sidelong before reaching for a slice
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Observation
Used for describing a way of looking at something or someone without being obvious.
In the meeting, she cast a sidelong glance at the clock, eager for a break.
Pro Tip 2/3Hidden Implications
Can imply secrecy, disapproval, or interest without direct confrontation.
His sidelong smiles suggested that he knew more than he let on.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Position
Describes someone's stance or posture turned to one side.
The actor posed sidelong for the photograph, looking suave.
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Observation
Used for describing a way of looking at something or someone without being obvious.
In the meeting, she cast a sidelong glance at the clock, eager for a break.
Pro Tip 2/3Hidden Implications
Can imply secrecy, disapproval, or interest without direct confrontation.
His sidelong smiles suggested that he knew more than he let on.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Position
Describes someone's stance or posture turned to one side.
The actor posed sidelong for the photograph, looking suave.
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Observation
Used for describing a way of looking at something or someone without being obvious.
In the meeting, she cast a sidelong glance at the clock, eager for a break.
Pro Tip 2/3Hidden Implications
Can imply secrecy, disapproval, or interest without direct confrontation.
His sidelong smiles suggested that he knew more than he let on.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Position
Describes someone's stance or posture turned to one side.
The actor posed sidelong for the photograph, looking suave.
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