adj
sidelong
Sidelong (adj) means Aimed or pointing to one side rather than straight ahead.
adj
1
Aimed or pointing to one side rather than straight ahead.
"He cast me a sidelong glance."
2
At an angle rather than straight or level.
3
Not open or direct, but hinting at something instead.
"She made some sidelong remarks about his manhood."
4
Positioned next to or running beside something.
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Etymology
Dating from the 1520s, it came from Middle English sidlyng (early 14th century), formed from side and -lyng (‘(frequentative)’) (modern English -le, ‘(frequentative)’), and was later reanalyzed as side and long.
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What is the meaning of sidelong?
"sidelong" (adj) means aimed or pointing to one side rather than straight ahead.
What is another word for sidelong?
Other words for "sidelong" include lateral, askant, askance, squint, squinty, asquint.
What is the opposite of sidelong?
The opposite of "sidelong" is direct.
What are the different meanings of sidelong?
"sidelong" has 3 main meanings: 1. Aimed or pointing to one side rather than straight ahead; 2. At an angle rather than straight or level; 3. Not open or direct, but hinting at something instead.
