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

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

The previous 6th District stretched diagonally across much of the state, picking up Black voters along the way. — Rahul Mukherjee, NPR, 23 July 2026

The trail crosses Romania diagonally, running from the rural commune of Putna to the city of Drobeta-Turnu Severin. — Gloria Liu, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026

Police remained at the scene throughout Monday afternoon, where officers were seen removing items from a Ford Bronco parked diagonally in front of the barricade. — Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1541, in the meaning defined above