sidelong

UK
/ˈsaɪdlɒŋ/
US
/ˈsaɪdˌlɔŋ/

Translations

sidelongadjective
more sidelong
Comp.
most sidelong
Super.
UK
/ˈsaɪdlɒŋ/
US
/ˈsaɪdˌlɔŋ/
She gave him a sidelong glance.
Она бросила на него косой взгляд.
Additional translations
sidelongadverb
UK
/ˈsaɪd.lɒŋ/
US
/ˈsaɪd.lɔːŋ/
She glanced sidelong at him, trying to gauge his reaction.
Она искоса взглянула на него, пытаясь оценить его реакцию.

Definitions

sidelongadjective
Directed to the side; sideways.
She gave him a sidelong glance, unsure of his intentions.
Indirect or oblique in meaning or approach.
His sidelong comments during the meeting hinted at his dissatisfaction with the project.
sidelongadverb
In a sideways or indirect manner.
She glanced sidelong at him, trying to gauge his reaction without making it obvious.