Sidelong: meaning, definitions and examples

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sidelong

[ ˈsaɪdˌlɔŋ ]

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glance

Having or showing a sideways or oblique inclination or direction; not straight or direct.

Synonyms

indirect, oblique, sideways, slanting

Examples of usage

He gave her a sidelong glance to see if she was paying attention.
She shot him a sidelong look before turning away.

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glance

In a sideways or oblique manner.

Synonyms

indirectly, obliquely, sideways

Examples of usage

He looked sidelong at the door, wondering who was behind it.
She walked past him, casting a sidelong glance in his direction.

Translations

Translations of the word "sidelong" in other languages:

🇵🇹 de lado

🇮🇳 तरफा

🇩🇪 seitlich

🇮🇩 samping

🇺🇦 боковий

🇵🇱 boczny

🇯🇵 横の

🇫🇷 latéral

🇪🇸 lateral

🇹🇷 yandan

🇰🇷 옆의

🇸🇦 جانبي

🇨🇿 boční

🇸🇰 bočný

🇨🇳 侧面的

🇸🇮 stranski

🇮🇸 hliðstæður

🇰🇿 жақтан

🇬🇪 გვერდითი

🇦🇿 yan tərəfdən

🇲🇽 lateral

Word origin

The word 'sidelong' originated from the combination of 'side' and 'long'. It first appeared in the 15th century to describe something that is slanting or not straight. Over time, it has evolved to also represent a glance or look that is not direct. The term has been used in literature and everyday language to convey a sense of indirectness or obliqueness.