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)
obliquely23sideways15Sidelong - 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)
askance13askant10asquint16squint15squint-eyedsquinty19Situated at or extending to the side
Example: "The lateral branches of a tree"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lateral7Inclining 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."
Word Game Points
Is SIDELONG a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sidelong is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordSIDELONG has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is SIDELONG a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sidelong is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSIDELONG has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
