northeasterly
northeasterly · more northeasterly · most northeasterly
Situated in, or pointing towards, the northeastSituated in, or pointing towards, the northeast.
US/nˌɔɹθˈistɚli/
» A light, northeasterly wind blew across the pond.
Meaning
2 sensesSituated in, or pointing towards, the northeast.
situated in or oriented toward the northeast
Coming from the northeast.
coming from the northeast
Examples
1 sentencesA light, northeasterly wind blew across the pond.
Forms
more northeasterly, most northeasterly| Comparative | more northeasterly Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most northeasterly Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- coming from the northeast:northeast
- situated in or oriented toward the northeast:northeasternnortheast
Word family
1 related wordsRelatednortheaster
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form