Easterly

Quick meaning: Easterly is a noun meaning (meteorology) Any persistent wind from the east (usually a broad current or belt of easterly winds).

Meaning

(meteorology) Any persistent wind from the east (usually a broad current or belt of easterly winds).

More Meanings

1. Facing the east; directed towards the east.
2. Located towards or in the east.
3. Coming from the east.
4. In an eastward direction or position; towards the east.
5. From the east.

Example Sentences

an easterly wind

the easterly side of a lake

an easterly course or voyage

The village itself is built on a ridge above the harbour, rows of sturdy cottages over which spume is hurled by easterly gales.

Word Forms

• easterlies

Synonyms for easterly

Depending on context, synonyms include eastly, easter, east, eastern.

Antonyms for easterly

Common opposites include westerly, westly.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include east, eastern, easter, eastward, region, oriental.

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