northwestwardly
Definition
- 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)
Adverb
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in a northwestward direction
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