CORNERWISE Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

cornerwise

adverb

ˈkȯr-nər-ˌwīz

Definition of cornerwise

as in diagonally

in a line or direction running from corner to corner fold the napkin cornerwise and then fold it again

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In van Gogh’s painting, the moon is positioned in the top right corner, diagonally above Venus, which is center left, with other stars positioned left of the moon.

— Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Trim the crust from the brioche slices and cut them diagonally into 2 triangles.

— Candy Hom, AJC.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of diagonally

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In contrast, the slim, circular tabletop keeps the design feeling light and airy despite measuring a generous 16 inches across.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Oct. 2026
The first part is a minuscule black hole, roughly three times the mass of the sun and only about 10 miles across.

— Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

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