Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
southwesterly
Adjective
/saʊθˈwɛstərli/
Definition
Pertaining to the direction that is towards the southwest.
Examples
- The southwesterly winds brought a change in the weather.
- They traveled in a southwesterly direction to reach their destination.
- We could see a southwesterly view of the mountains from the hill.
Meaning
The term ‘southwesterly’ describes something moving or situated toward the southwest, often used to indicate wind direction or geographical location.
Synonyms
- southwest
- southwestward
