Northwesterly
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Northwesterly is an adjective meaning Situated in, or pointing to, the northwest.
Meaning
Situated in, or pointing to, the northwest.
More Meanings
- From the northwest.
- A strong wind or storm from the northwest.
- (chiefly of a wind) Coming from the northwest.
Word Forms
- north-westerly
- northwesterlies
Synonyms for northwesterly
Depending on context, synonyms include north, northwest, northwestern.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include northwestern, northwest, north, north-west, north-western, west.
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