Synonyms of on the diagonal

on the diagonal

phrase

as in diagonally

in a line or direction running from corner to corner

The sandwich was sliced on the diagonal after being grilled.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• diagonally
• across
• transversely
• crosswise
• obliquely
• catercornered
• cornerwise
• athwart
• crossways
• on the bias
• catercorner
• catty-cornered
• kitty-corner
• kitty-cornered
• cornerways
• bias
• catty-corner

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• longitudinally
• lengthwise