diagonally

adverb

di·​ag·​o·​nal·​ly dī-ˈa-gə-nə-lē How to pronounce diagonally (audio)
-ˈag-nə-lē
: in a diagonal manner

Examples of diagonally in a Sentence

placed two strips of pimiento diagonally on each deviled egg
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The space is tight, and tall people should be aware, though Natalia said when doing a floor workout, taller people lay diagonally. Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 10 Mar. 2025 Among the notable specimens, a Megalodon tooth from North Carolina’s Nutrien Mine shows deep serration marks running diagonally across the root, evidence of a strong bite from another Megalodon. Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025 Cutting them diagonally gives them more room to absorb water, which will help keep them fresher for longer. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2025 If you do get caught in a rip current, swim parallel to the shore until free from the current, then swim diagonally toward shore. Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for diagonally

Word History

First Known Use

1541, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of diagonally was in 1541

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“Diagonally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diagonally. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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