sidelong

Directed to one side; indirect or sideways, often used to describe a glance or look that is not straightforward.

ruНаправленный в сторону; косвенный или боковой, часто используется для описания взгляда, который не является прямым.esDirigido hacia un lado; indirecto u oblicuo, usado a menudo para describir una mirada que no es directa.frQui est dirigé de côté ou oblique ; se dit surtout d'un regard indirect, non frontal, souvent furtif ou en coin.deSeitwärts gerichtet; schräg oder indirekt, oft verwendet, um einen Blick zu beschreiben, der nicht direkt ist.ptDirigido para o lado; oblíquo ou indireto, usado especialmente para descrever um olhar que não é frontal.zh指向侧面的、侧向的；也指间接的、含蓄的，常用于形容斜视的目光或间接的暗示。arصفة تعني موجّه إلى الجانب أو مائل، وتُستعمل غالبًا لوصف نظرة غير مباشرة تُلقى من طرف العين.

1. Directed to one side (glance) B2 formal

   Used especially of glances, directed to one side, often with doubt, suspicion, or envy.

   • She cast a sidelong glance at her rival.
   • He gave a sidelong look of suspicion.
   • The child watched the stranger with a sidelong stare.

   ruКосой (взгляд)esde reojofrDe côté (regard)deSeitlicher BlickptDe soslaiozh斜视的（目光）arنظرة جانبية

   Synonyme: askanceaslantobliquesidewayssidewise

2. Situated at or extending to the side C1 formal

   Positioned at or extending to the side of something.

   • The house had a sidelong wing for guests.
   • A sidelong path led to the garden.
   • The building featured a sidelong extension.

   ruБоковойesLateral, oblicuofrde côté, obliquedeSeitlichptLateralzh侧面的arجانبي

   Synonyme: lateralobliquesidesidewardsideways

   Antonyme: directfrontalhead-onstraight

3. Inclining or directed to one side C1 formal

   Leaning or directed towards one side, not straight.

   • He walked with a sidelong gait.
   • The tree grew at a sidelong angle.
   • Her sidelong posture suggested discomfort.

   ruНаклонныйesInclinado o dirigido hacia un ladofroblique, de côtédeSeitlich geneigtptOblíquozh斜的arمائل إلى الجانب

   Synonyme: askewaslantlaterallistingobliquesidewaysslantingtilted

   Antonyme: directfrontalstraight

• more sidelong comparative form
• most sidelong superlative form

An adverb meaning "to the side" or "obliquely," often used to describe a glance or movement directed sideways rather than straight ahead. It can also imply a sense of indirectness or suspicion.

ruНаречие, означающее «в сторону» или «косо», часто используется для описания взгляда или движения, направленного вбок, а не прямо. Также может подразумевать косвенность или подозрительность.esAdverbio que significa «hacia un lado» u «oblicuamente», usado a menudo para describir una mirada o un movimiento dirigido lateralmente, no de frente. También puede implicar indirecta o sospecha.frAdverbe signifiant « de côté » ou « obliquement », souvent utilisé pour décrire un regard ou un mouvement dirigé de biais plutôt que droit. Peut aussi impliquer une attitude indirecte ou soupçonneuse.deAdverb, das eine seitliche Richtung oder Schrägheit ausdrückt, oft für einen Blick oder eine Bewegung, die zur Seite statt geradeaus gerichtet ist; kann auch indirekt oder misstrauisch meinen.ptAdvérbio que significa "para o lado" ou "de esguelha", usado para descrever um olhar ou movimento dirigido de lado, e não diretamente. Pode também sugerir indiretividade ou desconfiança.zh副词，表示“向侧面”或“斜着”，常用来描述目光或动作偏向一侧而非直视前方；也可暗示间接、斜视或猜疑的意味。arظرف يعني «إلى الجانب» أو «بشكل مائل»، ويُستخدم غالبًا لوصف نظرة أو حركة موجهة إلى الجانب لا إلى الأمام مباشرة. وقد يفيد أيضًا معنى غير مباشر أو الارتياب.

1. On the side B2 formal

   Positioned or directed to one side, not directly forward.

   • He glanced sidelong at his neighbor during the exam.
   • She moved sidelong to avoid the puddle.
   • The cat crept sidelong along the fence.

   ruСбокуesDe ladofrde côtédeSeitlichptDe ladozh侧向arجانبًا

   Synonyme: crabwiseedgewiselaterallyobliquelysidewayssidewise

2. With the side toward someone or something B2 formal

   Positioned so that one's side faces a person or object.

   • He stood sidelong to the speaker, listening intently.
   • The dancer moved sidelong across the stage.
   • She approached the horse sidelong to avoid startling it.

   ruБокомesde ladofrde côté, en obliquedeSeitwärtsptDe ladozh侧身arبالجانب

   Synonyme: broadsidesidewayssidewise

3. To, toward, or at one side B2 formal

   Moving or looking in a direction that is not straight ahead.

   • He stepped sidelong to let the crowd pass.
   • She cast a sidelong glance at the clock.
   • The car swerved sidelong to avoid the obstacle.

   ruБокомeshacia un ladofrde côté, obliquementdeSeitwärtsptDe ladozh侧向arجَانِبِيًّا

   Synonyme: aslantcrabwiseedgewaysedgewiselaterallyobliquelysidewayssidewise

   Antonyme: straight

• more sidelong comparative form
• most sidelong superlative form