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sidelong Definition

side·long (sīd′lôŋ′)

adverb

  1. toward the side; laterally; obliquely
  2. on the side; side downward

Etymology: altered (based on along) < sideling

adjective

  1. inclined; slanting; sloping
  2. directed to the side, as a glance
  3. indirect; subtle or devious a sidelong remark

sidelong Synonyms

sidelong

modif.

edgeways, laterally, indirectly; see sideways.

Browse dictionary entries near sidelong

  1. ‹ sideling
  2. ‹ sideline
  3. ‹ sidelight
  4. ‹ sidekick
  5. ‹ sidehill
  6. ‹ -sided
  7. ‹ sidecar
  8. ‹ sideburns
  9. ‹ sideboard
  10. ‹ sidebar
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