Asquint
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈskwɪnt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Asquint is an adjective meaning Looking sideways, as though warily.
Meaning
Looking sideways, as though warily.
More Meanings
- With narrowed eyes.
Example Sentences
Eyes asquint, he saw she was driving much too fast.
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Faces never lie, it is said. […] When a man speaks the truth in the spirit of truth, his eye is as clear as the heavens. When he has base ends, and speaks falsely, the eye is muddy and sometimes asquint.
It is not to be supposed, however, that in the delivery of such passages I was found at all deficient in the looking asquint—the showing my teeth—the working my knees—the shuffling my feet—or in any of those unmentionable graces which are now justly considered the characteristics of a popular performe
Synonyms for asquint
Depending on context, synonyms include askance, sidelong, askant, squint-eyed, squinty, squint.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include squinty, squint, squint-eyed, askance, askant, sidelong.
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