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Sidely (adj) means relating to or situated at the side of something; lateral.

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Relating to or situated at the side of something; lateral.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Came into English via Middle English *sideli (adjective) and sideli (adverb), equivalent to side and -ly. Cognate with German seitlich (‘lateral’); compare also sideling.

Rhymes for sidely

rely comely lonely timely lovely homely widely lively lately rarely barely likely

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"sidely" (adj) means relating to or situated at the side of something; lateral.

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