diagonally

adverb

di·​ag·​o·​nal·​ly dī-ˈa-gə-nə-lē 

-ˈag-nə-lē

: in a diagonal manner

Synonyms of diagonally

• transversely
• across
• obliquely
• crosswise

Examples of diagonally in a Sentence

placed two strips of pimiento diagonally on each deviled egg

Recent Examples on the Web

Most importantly Do sandwiches taste different when cut crosswise or diagonally? — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026

The site is just diagonally south from Walmart and Lowe’s, just on the other side of I-95. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2026

Two skinny straps crossed the toes, while another ran diagonally over the instep and met a narrow strap just below the ankle before wrapping around the heel. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 30 July 2026

The bold blouse is outfitted with a split-front design featuring trails of buttons running diagonally across the top and bottom. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1541, in the meaning defined above