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View usage for: (saɪdlɒŋ, US -lɔːŋ) adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]If you give someone a sidelong look, you look at them out of the corner of your eyes. She gave him a quick sidelong glance. Synonyms: sideways, indirect, oblique, covert More Synonyms of sidelong sidelong in British English (ˈsaɪdˌlɒŋ) adjective (prenominal)1. directed or inclining to one side adverb3. from the side; obliquely sidelong in American English (ˈsaɪdˌlɔŋ) adverb1. toward the side; laterally; obliquely 2. on the side; side downward adjective3. inclined; slanting; sloping 4. directed to the side, as a glance 5. indirect; subtle or devious a sidelong remark Word origin altered (based on along) < sideling Examples of 'sidelong' in a sentencesidelong Definition directed to the side She gave him a quick sidelong glance. Additional synonymsDefinition concealed or secret They have been supplying covert military aid to the rebels. Synonyms secret, private, hidden, disguised, concealed, veiled, sly, clandestine, underhand, unsuspected, surreptitious, stealthyDefinition not coming straight to the point Her remarks amounted to an indirect appeal for aid. Synonyms oblique, implied, roundabout, backhanded, evasive, circuitous, sidelong, circumlocutory, periphrasticShe gave him an oblique glance. Synonyms sidelong, sideways, covert, indirect, furtive, surreptitious- side-effect
- side-splitting
- sideline
- sidelong
- sidestep
- sidetrack
- sidewalk
Additional synonymsDefinition done in secret or without permission They had several surreptitious conversations. Synonyms secret, clandestine, furtive, sneaking, veiled, covert, sly, fraudulent, unauthorized, underhand, stealthy |