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sidelong vs squinty

squinty vs sidelong

sidelong and squinty both are adjectives.

sidelong is an adverb but squinty is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sidelong No Yes No Yes
squinty No Yes No No
As adjectives, sidelong and squinty are synonyms defined as:
  • sidelong and squinty: (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-eyed, squint.
sidelong (adjective) squinty (adjective)
inclining or directed to one side characterized by squinting
(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) squinty (adverb)
to, toward or at one side
with the side toward someone or something
on the side
Difference between sidelong and squinty

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