adv ·5 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   In a diagonal manner, not square to any direction.

   "The diagonally opposed driving positions in the cab are identical."

Adverb

1. 1
   in a diagonal manner wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

aslantaslopebiascatercornercattycornercornerwise

Example

More examples

"There's a convenience store diagonally across the street."

Etymology

From Middle English diagonaly, modeled on Medieval Latin diagōnāliter; equivalent to diagonal + -ly.

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