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sidelong vs squint-eyed

squint-eyed vs sidelong

sidelong and squint-eyed both are adjectives.

sidelong is an adverb but squint-eyed is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sidelong No Yes No Yes
squint-eyed No Yes No No
As adjectives, sidelong and squint-eyed are synonyms defined as:
  • sidelong and squint-eyed: (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
Other synonyms of sidelong include askance, askant, asquint, squint, squinty.
sidelong (adjective) squint-eyed (adjective)
inclining or directed to one side affected by strabismus
(used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
situated at or extending to the side
sidelong (adverb) squint-eyed (adverb)
to, toward or at one side
with the side toward someone or something
on the side
Difference between sidelong and squint-eyed

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