(north-west-ern) 3 syllables

Definition

adjective. situated in or oriented toward the northwest

Example Sentence

Washington is a northwestern state.

Synonyms

northwesterly; northwest; north

Antonyms

south

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northwestern
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Rhymes

  • western

  • midwestern
  • northwestern
  • southwestern
  • transwestern