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sidelong
adjective(side-long)
(used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
Synonyms: askance, askant, asquint, squint, squint-eyed, squinty,
Examples:
Sidelong glances.
sidelong
adverb(side-long)
to, toward or at one side
Synonyms: obliquely, sideways,
Examples:
Darting eyes looking sidelong out of a wizened face.
sidelong
adjective(side-long)
situated at or extending to the side
Synonyms: lateral,
Examples:
Shot out sidelong boughs.
sidelong
adjective(side-long)
inclining or directed to one side
Examples:
Moved downward in a sidelong way.

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