Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
side-glance
noun
/saɪd ˈɡlɑːns/
Definition
A brief or sideways look at someone or something.
Examples
- She gave him a side-glance when he mentioned the surprise party.
- The teacher noticed a side-glance from the student during the test.
- With a quick side-glance, he checked if anyone was watching him.
Meaning
A glance that is given from the side, often used to convey interest, surprise, or judgment without direct staring.
Synonyms
- sidelong look
- glimpse
- oblique glance