English Explanatory Dictionary

northerly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A northerly wind (that is, a northern wind, which blows from the north or northerly).
adj
  1. Facing the north; directed towards the north.
  2. Located in a northern region.
  3. Coming from the north.
adv
  1. In an northward direction or position; (towards the) north.
  2. From the north.

Pronunciation

/ˈnɔɹðɚli/ /ˈnɔːðəli/ en-au-northerly.ogg

Word forms

northerly northerlies more northerly most northerly

Etymology

From norther + -ly.

Synonyms

boreas northwind norther northly

Antonyms

auster southerly

Derived words

northerliness
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