cornerwise

adverb

cor·​ner·​wise ˈkȯr-nər-ˌwīz 

: diagonally

Synonyms

• athwart
• bias
• cornerways
• crossways
• crosswise
• diagonally
• kitty-corner
• catty-corner
• catercorner
• kitty-cornered
• catty-cornered
• catercornered
• obliquely
• transversely

Examples of cornerwise in a Sentence

fold the napkin cornerwise and then fold it again

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above