adv

diagonally

deye-AG-nuh-lee

Diagonally (adv) means In a slanted direction; at an angle rather than straight across or straight up. Example: “The bishop can only move diagonally across the chessboard.”

adv

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 notes

In 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.

Rhymes for diagonally

ally bally sally Wally dally rally tally pally really locally usually equally

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Frequently asked questions

What does “diagonally” mean?

The word “diagonally” means in a slanted direction; at an angle rather than straight across or straight up. In plain terms, in a slanting, angled direction.

How do you pronounce “diagonally”?

“Diagonally” is pronounced deye-AG-nuh-lee (/daɪˈæɡ.nə.li/ in IPA).

How do you use “diagonally” in a sentence?

Here is “diagonally” used in a sentence: “The bishop can only move diagonally across the chessboard.”

What part of speech is “diagonally”?

“Diagonally” is an adverb.