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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.

Synonyms

  • Squint-eyed
  • Squinty
  • Squint
  • Sidelong
  • Askance
  • Askant
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