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easterly Antonyms
Opposite of easterly
Because the opposite of easterly shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Directed, situated, or moving toward the east.
Usage Example
"The expedition continued on an westerly course across the open plains."
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westerly
westward
Strong
western
• adjective (Context 2)
Coming or blowing from the east (especially of a wind or air current).
Usage Example
"A brisk westerly breeze kept the coastal temperatures cool throughout the afternoon."
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westerly
• noun (Context 3)
A wind or storm that blows from the east.
Usage Example
"Sailors in the tropics rely on the steady trade easterlies to cross the ocean."
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westerly
• adverb (Context 4)
Toward the east; in an eastward direction, or from the east.
Usage Example
"The river flows westerly for fifty miles before emptying into the bay."
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westerly
westward
west
Similar words to easterly
Words similar to easterly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
eastwards
eastward
east
eastern
eastbound
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Easterly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/easterly