spoonwise

/ˈspuːnwɪz/

Definitions

1. adverb

in the manner of a spoon; especially, with the curved side of a spoon facing upwards

“She picked up the object spoonwise and put it into her pocket.”

2. noun

a spoonwise position or attitude

“He took a spoonwise stance to hide his pocket knife from his friends.”

Synonyms

  • sidelong
  • sideways

Antonyms

  • directly
  • straight