Southerly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsʌðəliː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Southerly is a noun meaning A wind blowing from the south.
Meaning
A wind blowing from the south.
More Meanings
- Facing the south; directed towards the south.
- Located towards or in the south.
- Coming from the south.
- In a southward direction or position; (towards the) south.
- From the south.
Example Sentences
a southerly voyage
Warm, moist air was brought by southerly winds
The islands of Jyuguang Township (莒光鄉; Jǔguāng xiāng), Dongju (東莒; Dōngjǔ; Tongchu) and Xiju (西莒; Xījǔ; Hsichu), are the most southerly of Matsu’s islands. Both are remote and sparsely inhabited, but there's some pretty scenery.
Word Forms
- southerlies
Synonyms for southerly
Depending on context, synonyms include auster, souther, southly, south, southern.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include souther, south, southern, southward, meridional, austral.
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