1. directed to one side; oblique or indirect

1. in a sideways direction; obliquely

Examples

• She gave him a sidelong glance across the room.
• The cat approached the dog with a sidelong movement.
• He looked sidelong at his competitor during the debate.
• The mirror was positioned sidelong to catch the morning light.
• She walked sidelong through the narrow passage.
• His sidelong approach to the problem was quite effective.
• The photographer captured her sidelong pose perfectly.