Sidelong (Adverb)
Meaning 1
On the side; "the plow lay sidelong on the ground".
Examples
- The bike fell sidelong on the pavement, its wheels twisted at an awkward angle.
- She walked into the room, her eyes cast sidelong at the group of strangers.
- The ancient tree lay sidelong on the forest floor, its massive trunk slowly being reclaimed by nature.
- The athlete fell sidelong on the track, clutching her injured ankle in pain.
- The skier lost her balance and slid sidelong down the mountain, her skis splayed wildly.
Meaning 2
To, toward or at one side; "darting eyes looking sidelong out of a wizened face".
Synonyms
Meaning 3
With the side toward someone or something; "seated sidelong to the window"- Nathaniel Hawthorne.