Athwart
Athwart adverb - In a line or direction running from corner to corner.
Usage example: we hung the twisted strips of crepe paper athwart to the floor and ceiling so that they formed giant crosses on all four walls
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Obliquely
Obliquely adverb - In a line or direction running from corner to corner.
Usage example: the photographer has framed the shot so that the river runs obliquely through it, creating a great sense of depth for the viewer
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Athwart is a synonym for obliquely in diagonally topic. You can use "Athwart" instead the word "Obliquely" as an adverb or a preposition. popular alternative
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Obliquely and Athwart. (2016). Retrieved 2023, January 31, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/athwart/obliquely
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