Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
leewardly
Adverb
/ˈluːərdli/
Definition
In the direction away from the wind; on the side sheltered from the wind.
Examples
- The boat sailed leewardly to avoid the rough winds.
- During the storm, we sought shelter in a leewardly grove of trees.
- The leewardly side of the mountain is often much warmer than the windward side.
Meaning
Describing a position that is situated away from the wind, commonly used in nautical contexts or descriptions of natural landscapes.
Synonyms
- Downwind
- Windward
- Protected
