Definition of Sidelong

1. Adjective. (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy. "Sidelong glances"

Exact synonyms: Askance, Askant, Asquint, Squint, Squint-eyed, Squinty
Similar to: Indirect

2. Adverb. On the side. "The plow lay sidelong on the ground"

3. Adjective. Situated at or extending to the side. "Shot out sidelong boughs"
Exact synonyms: Lateral
Similar to: Side

4. Adverb. With the side toward someone or something. "Seated sidelong to the window"

5. Adjective. Inclining or directed to one side. "Moved downward in a sidelong way"
Similar to: Inclined

6. Adverb. To, toward or at one side. "Darting eyes looking sidelong out of a wizened face"
Exact synonyms: Obliquely, Sideways

Definition of Sidelong

1. adv. Laterally; obliquely; in the direction of the side.

2. a. Lateral; oblique; not being directly in front; as, a sidelong glance.

Definition of Sidelong

1. directed to one side [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sidelong

sidehill
sidehills
sidekick
sidekicks
sidelight
sidelights
sideline
sidelined
sideliner
sideliners
sidelines
sideling
sidelining
sidelock
sidelocks
sidelong (current term)
sideman
sidemen
sidenote
sidenotes
sidepath
sidepaths
sidepiece
sidepieces
sider
sideral
sideral
sideramine
siderate
siderated

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