askant Definition
with a sideways or oblique glance; sidelong.
Using askant: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "askant" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She looked askant at him when he made the inappropriate joke.
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He walked askant to avoid stepping on the mud puddle.
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The cat watched the mouse askant before pouncing on it.
askant Synonyms and Antonyms
Origins of askant
from Middle English 'askance', meaning 'sideways'
Summary: askant in Brief
'Askant' [uh-skant, uh-skahnt] is an adverb that means with a sideways or oblique glance. It is often used to describe a look or gaze that is not direct or straightforward, as in 'She looked askant at him when he made the inappropriate joke.' 'Askant' can also describe a sideways movement, as in 'He walked askant to avoid stepping on the mud puddle.'
