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cattycorner Synonyms

Another word for cattycorner

Choosing another word for cattycorner depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Situated diagonally opposite something, especially across an intersection of two streets or at opposite corners of a room.

Usage Example

"The small bakery is catercorner from the town library."

Strongest
catercorner
kitty-corner
catty-cornered
diagonal
Strong
askew
oblique

• adverb (Context 2)

In a diagonal direction or position; diagonally across from a corner.

Usage Example

"They positioned the armchair catercorner to the fireplace to open up the living room."

Strongest
catercorner
kitty-corner
diagonally
cornerwise
Strong
obliquely
slantwise

Opposites of cattycorner

The opposite of cattycorner shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

adjacent
squarely
straight
parallel
See all opposites of cattycorner

• Nearby Words

cattleman
cattleya
catty
cattycorner
catwalk
caucasian
caucasus

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Cattycorner. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/cattycorner
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