(north-west-er-ly) 4 syllables

Definition

adjective. 1 situated in or oriented toward the northwest; 2 coming from the northwest;

Example Sentence

The northwesterly winds blew in a storm.

Synonyms

northwestern; northwest; north and west

Antonyms

south

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Rhymes

  • esterly
  • westerly

  • northwesterly