adv
diagonally
deye-AG-nuh-lee
adv
1
In a slanted direction; at an angle rather than straight across or straight up.
"The bishop can only move diagonally across the chessboard."
"He cut the sandwich diagonally into two triangles."
How to Use Diagonally
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn a slanting, angled direction.
Common pairings
cut diagonally
move diagonally
positioned diagonally
Word Forms
more diagonally comparative, most diagonally superlative
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The bishop can only move _____ across the chessboard.
Etymology
From diagonal + -ly.