eastwardly

The weather vane points eastwardly in the breeze.

Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Situated in or moving toward the east: "eastwardly" describes something that is located in or directed toward the east.

     • The eastwardly wind brought cooler air. (The wind coming from or moving toward the east.)
   • Coming from the east: It can also describe something that originates from the east.

     • An eastwardly breeze swept across the plain. (A breeze originating from the east.)

2. Adverb:

   • Toward the east: "eastwardly" means in a direction or course that is toward the east.

     • They traveled eastwardly for several days. (They moved in an easterly direction.)
   • From the east: It can also mean originating from the east.

     • The storm approached eastwardly. (The storm came from the east.)

Usage Examples

• Adjective:

  • The eastwardly side of the mountain receives more sunlight. (The side facing or oriented toward the east.)
  • An eastwardly migration occurs every autumn. (A migration moving toward the east.)

• Adverb:

  • The ship sailed eastwardly across the Atlantic. (The ship sailed in an easterly direction.)
  • The wind blew eastwardly, carrying the scent of pine. (The wind blew from the east.)

Advanced Usage

• "eastwardly direction": a specific course or orientation toward the east.

  • The river flows in an eastwardly direction through the valley. (The river's course is toward the east.)

• "eastwardly winds": winds that originate from or move toward the east.

  • Eastwardly winds are common in this region during spring. (Winds coming from or going to the east.)

Variants and Related Words

• Eastward (adj/adv): toward the east (more common and simpler form).

  • We continued our eastward journey. (Our journey toward the east.)

• Easterly (adj/adv): toward or from the east (often used for winds).

  • An easterly wind brought rain. (A wind from the east.)

Synonyms

• Eastward: toward the east.
• Easterly: situated or moving toward the east.
• Oriental: relating to the east (less common for direction).

Phrasal Verbs

• Head eastwardly: to move or travel toward the east.
  • The convoy headed eastwardly at dawn. (The convoy moved in an easterly direction.)

Related Idioms

• Go eastwardly: to travel in an easterly direction (literal, not idiomatic).
  • If you go eastwardly, you will reach the coast. (If you travel east, you will reach the coast.)