sidelong - Meaning in Tamil

sidelong - Meaning in Tamil

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Definitions and Meaning of sidelong in English

sidelong adjective

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

   Synonyms

   askance, askant, asquint, squint-eyed, squint, squinty

   Examples

   • "her eyes with their misted askance look"
   • "sidelong glances"
2. inclining or directed to one side

   Example

   • "moved downward in a sidelong way"
3. situated at or extending to the side

   Synonyms

   lateral

   Examples

   • "shot out sidelong boughs"
   • "the lateral branches of a tree"

sidelong abverb

1. to, toward or at one side

   Synonyms

   obliquely, sideways

   Example

   • "darting eyes looking sidelong out of a wizened face"
2. with the side toward someone or something

   Example

   • "seated sidelong to the window"
3. on the side

   Example

   • "the plow lay sidelong on the ground"

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