diagonally

• Adverb, das eine Richtung oder Lage bezeichnet, die von einer Ecke zur gegenüberliegenden verläuft oder eine Fläche schräg durchquert, oft im 45-Grad-Winkel.

An adverb meaning "in a diagonal direction" or "at an angle." It describes movement or positioning that goes from one corner to the opposite corner, or across something at a slant.

1. In a diagonal directionB1formal

   In a direction that is at an angle, especially between horizontal and vertical.

   Diagonal

   • The path runs diagonally across the field.
   • She cut the fabric diagonally to create a bias edge.
   • The chess bishop moves diagonally across the board.

   Synonymeaslantobliquelyslantingly

   Antonymehorizontallystraightvertically

2. Crosswise or obliquelyB2formal

   In a way that crosses something at an angle, not straight.

   Diagonal

   • The parking spaces are marked diagonally to fit more cars.
   • He placed the picture frame diagonally on the wall.
   • The road intersects the highway diagonally.

   Synonymeaslantcrosswiseobliquely