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eastwardly Antonyms

Opposite of eastwardly

Because the opposite of eastwardly shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Directed, situated, or moving toward the east.

Usage Example

"The migrating birds took an westwardly course across the coastal plains."

Strongest
westwardly
westward
Strong
westerly

• adverb (Context 2)

Toward the east; in an eastward direction.

Usage Example

"The river flows westwardly for several miles before emptying into the bay."

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westwardly
westward
westwards

Similar words to eastwardly

Words similar to eastwardly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

eastwards
eastward
east
easterly
eastern
See all synonyms of eastwardly

• Nearby Words

easterner
easternmost
eastward
eastwardly
easy
easygoing
easygoingness

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Eastwardly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/eastwardly
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