diagonally Antonyms

Meaning of diagonally

Wordnet

diagonally (r)

in a diagonal manner

Webster

diagonally (adv.)

In a diagonal direction.

diagonally Sentence Examples

  1. The pattern on the fabric was adorned with stripes running diagonally across it.
  2. She cut the paper diagonally to create a triangular shape.
  3. The road cut diagonally through the dense forest, offering scenic views on either side.
  4. The chess player moved her bishop diagonally to capture her opponent's knight.
  5. The beam of light shone diagonally through the window, casting long shadows on the floor.
  6. The artist painted bold strokes diagonally across the canvas, creating a dynamic composition.
  7. He arranged the books on the shelf diagonally to maximize space.
  8. The building's windows were positioned diagonally to catch the sunlight throughout the day.
  9. The carpenter cut the wooden plank diagonally to create a sloping edge.
  10. The chef sliced the vegetables diagonally for an elegant presentation in the salad.

FAQs About the word diagonally

in a diagonal mannerIn a diagonal direction.

crosswise, across,transversely, obliquely, catercorner, catercornered, on the bias, kitty-cornered, catty-corner, bias

longitudinally,longitudinally, lengthwise,lengthwise,

The pattern on the fabric was adorned with stripes running diagonally across it.

She cut the paper diagonally to create a triangular shape.

The road cut diagonally through the dense forest, offering scenic views on either side.

The chess player moved her bishop diagonally to capture her opponent's knight.