northwestwardly

Thân thiện

The ship sailed northwestwardly toward the distant coast.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a northwestward direction: Moving, facing, or situated toward the northwest.

Usage

• The word "northwestwardly" is a formal or technical adverb used to describe the direction of movement, orientation, or position. It is synonymous with "northwestward."

Examples

• Adverb:
  • The storm continued to move northwestwardly.
  • They sailed northwestwardly along the coast.

Advanced Usage

• In navigation and meteorology: Used to describe precise directional movement.
  • The aircraft's flight path was charted northwestwardly.

Variants and Related Words

• Northwestward (adverb, adjective): In or toward the northwest.
  • They traveled northwestward.
• Northwesterly (adverb, adjective): Coming from the northwest (e.g., a wind), or moving toward the northwest. Note: "Northwesterly" can describe direction of origin or movement, while "northwestwardly" specifically indicates direction of movement toward.
  • A northwesterly wind brought cooler air. (Origin)
  • The river flows in a northwesterly direction. (Movement toward)

Synonyms

• Northwestward
• In a northwestward direction

Antonyms

• Southeastwardly (in a southeastward direction)

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a northwestward direction

Từ đồng nghĩa

• northwestward