sidelong

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1520s, from Middle English sidlyng (early 14th century), from side + -lyng ("(frequentative)") (modern English -le ("(frequentative)")). Adjective

sidelong (not comparable)

1. Directed to the side; sideways.

   He cast me a sidelong glance.

2. Slanting or sloping; oblique.
3. Indirect; suggestive; not straightforward.

   She made some sidelong remarks about his manhood.

Synonyms

• inside-out (rare, obs.)

Translations

• Italian: obliquo

Adverb

sidelong

1. Towards the side; sideways.
2. obliquely

Related terms

• sidle
• sideling, sidling

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