Asquint (Adjective)
Meaning
(used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy; "her eyes with their misted askance look"- Elizabeth Bowen; "sidelong glances".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The stranger viewed her asquint, seeming to scrutinize every aspect of her being.
- She caught him stealing asquint glances in her direction, making her wonder what he was thinking.
- As she read the fortune teller's ominous predictions, the woman cast asquint glances around the dimly lit room.
- Her asquint gaze continued to follow the couple, an expression of disdain etched across her face.
- He gave the expensive-looking watch a wary, asquint glance before swiftly turning away.