sidelong in a sentence
adv.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 9, Grade 10
Definition
Sidelong: adverb meaning in a sideways or indirect manner, often suggesting a furtive or cautious approach.
Sample Sentences
- She glanced sidelong at her friend, trying to gauge her reaction to the news.
- The cat walked sidelong across the narrow ledge, balancing expertly as it went.
- He gave her a sidelong look that conveyed both curiosity and skepticism.
- As they strolled through the park, they exchanged sidelong glances filled with unspoken words.
- The sidelong rays of the setting sun cast a warm glow over the landscape.
- He glanced sidelong at his colleague during the meeting, sensing the tension in the room.
- The cat approached the dog sidelong, wary of its size and energy.
- She offered a sidelong smile, hinting at a secret shared only between them.
- As the car passed by, he shot a sidelong look at the familiar house that held so many memories.
- The children played in the yard, stealing sidelong glances at their parents watching from the porch.