sidelong
pronunciation
How to pronounce sidelong in British English:
UK [ˈsaɪdlɒŋ]
How to pronounce sidelong in American English:
US [ˈsaɪdlɔŋ]
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- Adjective:
- (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
- situated at or extending to the side
- inclining or directed to one side
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- Adverb:
- on the side
- with the side toward someone or something
- to, toward or at one side
Word Origin
- sidelong (adv.)
- "towartd the side," 1570s, alteration of Middle English sidlyng (see sidle), probably by influence of side (n.) + long (adj.). As an adjective from 1590s.
Example
- 1. I cast a sidelong glance at him .
- 2. He gave me a sidelong glance .
- 3. Terry and I exchanged sidelong glances .
- 4. He gave her a sidelong glance with his pale , blue eyes , but did not reply .
- 5. Lou gave the visitor a quick , sidelong glance and thrust out his hand .