northwesterly
northwesterly · more northwesterly · most northwesterly
nordwestlich
Situated in, or pointing to, the northwestSituated in, or pointing to, the northwest.
US/nˌɔɹθwˈɛstɚli/
» A light, northwesterly wind blew across the city.
Meaning
2 sensesSituated in, or pointing to, the northwest.
situated in or oriented toward the northwest
Coming from the northwest.
coming from the northwest
Examples
1 sentencesA light, northwesterly wind blew across the city.
Translations
1 languagesDeutsch
By meaning 1
northwesterly:
Origin
From north + westerly. See also northwestern.From north + westerly. See also northwestern.
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Forms
more northwesterly, most northwesterly| Comparative | more northwesterly Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most northwesterly Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- coming from the northwest:northwest
- situated in or oriented toward the northwest:northwesternnorthwest
Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form