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Sidelong (Adjective)

Meaning 1

Situated at or extending to the side; "the lateral branches of a tree"; "shot out sidelong boughs"- Tennyson.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • A sidelong glance from the mother caught the child's attention as she began to misbehave in public.
  • The tree's extensive root system developed sidelong shoots that burst through the pavement.
  • Sidelong tendrils curled around the wire trellis supporting the vine's heavy blooms.
  • She stole a sidelong look at her phone to see if the message had been read.
  • As the ancient tree swayed in the breeze, its sidelong branches tapped against the wall of the old house.

Synonyms

  • Lateral

Meaning 2

Inclining or directed to one side; "moved downward in a sidelong way" - Bram Stoker.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • She gave him a sidelong glance, her eyes narrowing as she tried to read his intentions.
  • As she felt his eyes on her, she moved away with a sidelong step, trying not to draw attention.
  • He made a sidelong motion with his arm, as if beckoning her to follow him quietly.
  • The hikers made their way down the mountain using a sidelong path, careful not to slip.
  • She shot him a sidelong look of annoyance, her eyes flashing with irritation.

Meaning 3

(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

  • She shot him a sidelong glance, her eyes narrowed in suspicion as he walked into the room unannounced.
  • The student couldn't help but cast sidelong looks at the valedictorian during the graduation ceremony, seething with envy.
  • The detective made a sidelong glance at the suspect, trying to gauge his reaction to the bold accusation.
  • Her sidelong gaze met his across the room, an unspoken communication that didn't go unnoticed by the party host.
  • As the announcement was made, the rival painter cast a sidelong glance at the winner, her expression veiled in doubt.

Synonyms

  • Squint-eyed
  • Squinty
  • Asquint
  • Squint
  • Askance
  • Askant
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