Askant
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Sidewise; askance.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adjective.
toward the side, rather than directly ahead; -- used of a glance.
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adjective.
Aslant
, or
sloping
.
adverb.
Aslant
, or
askance
, or
sideways
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adjective.
(used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
Word Usage
"After a few more puffs at his pipe, the trooper looks down askant at the little man, and the little man winks up at the trooper."
Equivalent
indirect
Same Context
Words that are found in similar contexts
boyish-looking
confus
dome-like
evil-disposed
familiar-looking
Synonym
Words with the same meaning
askance
sidelong