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SIDELONG

(adverb, adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Sidelong.

Sidelong - as an adverb

On the side

Example: "The plow lay sidelong on the ground"

With the side toward someone or something

Example: "Seated sidelong to the window"

To, toward or at one side

Example: "Darting eyes looking sidelong out of a wizened face"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
obliquelysideways

Sidelong - as an adjective satellite

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

Example: "Her eyes with their misted askance look"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
askanceaskantasquintsquintsquint-eyedsquinty

Situated at or extending to the side

Example: "The lateral branches of a tree"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lateral

Inclining or directed to one side

Example: "Moved downward in a sidelong way"

Sidelong - as an adjective

Directed to the side; sideways.

Example: "He cast me a sidelong glance."

Slanting or sloping; oblique.

Indirect; suggestive; not straightforward.

Example: "She made some sidelong remarks about his manhood."

Along the side of something.

Example Sentences

"She cast a sidelong glance at him."
"He gave a sidelong smile while listening to her story."
"The detective's sidelong glance indicated suspicion."
"I could see the sidelong glances exchanged between the two friends."
"She walked into the room with a sidelong gait."
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Word Game Points

Is SIDELONG a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sidelong is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SIDELONG has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is SIDELONG a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sidelong is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SIDELONG has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is SIDELONG a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sidelong is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SIDELONG has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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