side-glance
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4.6
- noun
- /ˈsaɪdˌɡlæns/
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mirada de reojo
- The child stole a side-glance at the candy jar, hoping her mother wouldn't notice.
- shot a side-glance
- gave a side-glance
Examples
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With a side glance toward Reith, he said, "Our arrangement is canceled."
Fiction book (1993) -
Besides, I will always be around if there is something to be read. Oreline gave Suzette a secret, reassuring side glance when Françoise came in to lead the two girls in bedtime prayers.
Fiction book (2002) -
A side glance at me makes her aware that I am looking at her.
Fiction book (2001) -
Any attention they paid him was indirect; they studied him with side glances.
Fiction book (1990) -
Turning to Paul, she shot a side glance at the room, its lit-up clock.
Fiction book (2000) -
From there, she had stolen occasional side glances at Professor Frothingham whenever she thought that the strange man was not likely to notice her.
Fiction book (1991) -
He steals side-glances at her.
Fiction book (2001) -
"I almost accuse you of further inattention and neglect in this case." Ostrander gave Henry Belt a long, dubious side-glance.
Fiction book (1992) -
They had to endure the whispers, the side glances; forgive the ignorant friends who came to visit less and less because they were afraid of "catching it," causing their group of friends to diminish into a thin line.
Fiction book (1994) -
When I caught her eye during the meeting, she gave me a quick side-glance to signal that she wanted to talk.
Synonyms
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1.0
A short action of turning the eyes to see something
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9.9
A quick look to see if something is safe
A quick glance to the side that shows a feeling or meaning
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Etymology
The word side-glance comes from the parts side ('to your left or right') and glance ('a quick look'), so it means a quick look to the side that often shows feeling without words. A helpful way to remember it is to think of a quiet peek from the corner of your eye, used to show interest, doubt, or surprise.