northwesterly
Definition
- Adjective:
- Situated in or oriented toward the northwest: Describes something located in the northwest or facing the northwest direction.
- Coming from the northwest: Describes something, especially wind, that originates in the northwest and moves toward the southeast.
Usage Examples
Adjective (Direction/Orientation):
- They took a northwesterly route across the state.
- The building's main entrance has a northwesterly orientation.
Adjective (Origin of Wind):
- A strong northwesterly wind brought cooler air to the region.
- The forecast predicts northwesterly gusts of up to 30 miles per hour.
Advanced Usage
Meteorological Context: Used precisely to describe wind direction, which is defined by the compass point from which the wind originates.
- The storm system is driven by a persistent northwesterly flow aloft.
Navigation and Geography: Used to describe a general direction of travel or the orientation of a geographic feature.
- The river follows a northwesterly course through the valley.
Variants and Related Words
Northwester (noun): A wind or storm coming from the northwest.
- The fierce northwester caused significant wave action on the lake.
Northwest (noun, adjective, adverb): The cardinal compass point; the general direction.
- The city lies to the northwest. (Adverb)
- We explored the northwest coast. (Adjective)
Synonyms
- Northwest: Can sometimes be used interchangeably when describing direction (e.g., a northwest wind).
- Northwestward: Moving or facing toward the northwest.
Antonyms
- Southeasterly: Situated in or coming from the southeast.
Adjective
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situated in or oriented toward the northwest
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coming from the northwest
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northwesterly winds
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