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sidelong
('s/aI/d,l/O//N/ )

adjective (a)

  • Lateral; oblique; not being directly in front; as, a sidelong glance.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

adverb (r)

  • on the side(adv.all)
    Example:
    The plow lay sidelong on the ground.
    source: wordnet30
  • with the side toward someone or something(adv.all)
    Example:
    Seated sidelong to the window.
    source: wordnet30
  • to, toward or at one side(adv.all)
    Example:
    Darting eyes looking sidelong out of a wizened face.
    source: wordnet30
  • Laterally; obliquely; in the direction of the side.(adverb)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy(adj.all)
    Example:
    Sidelong glances.
    Synonym:
    askance, askant, asquint, squint, squint-eyed, squinty
    source: wordnet30
  • situated at or extending to the side(adj.all)
    Example:
    Shot out sidelong boughs.
    Synonym:
    lateral
    source: wordnet30
  • inclining or directed to one side(adj.all)
    Example:
    Moved downward in a sidelong way.
    source: wordnet30
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