sidelong

(adjective, adverb)

adjective

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

- sidelong glances

Similar word(s): indirect, askance, askant, asquint, squint, squinty

2. situated at or extending to the side

- shot out sidelong boughs

Similar word(s): side, lateral

3. inclining or directed to one side

- moved downward in a sidelong way

Similar word(s): inclined

Sentences with sidelong as an adjective:

- He cast me a sidelong glance.

- She made some sidelong remarks about his manhood.

adverb

1. on the side

- the plow lay sidelong on the ground

2. with the side toward someone or something

- seated sidelong to the window

3. to, toward or at one side

- darting eyes looking sidelong out of a wizened face

Similar word(s): obliquely, sideways