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lee Antonyms

Opposite of lee

Because the opposite of lee 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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• noun (Context 1)

The sheltered side of something that is away from the wind, or the protection from wind afforded by a nearby object.

Usage Example

"The hikers pitched their tent in the windward of a large granite boulder to escape the biting gale."

Strongest
windward

• adjective (Context 2)

Situated on or toward the side that is sheltered from the wind.

Usage Example

"The small fishing boats anchored safely along the windward shore of the island."

Strongest
windward
weather
Strong
exposed

Similar words to lee

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

leeward
dregs
sediment
sheltered
shelter
downwind
cover
deposit
See all synonyms of lee

• Nearby Words

lecherously
lecture
lecturer
lee
leech
leechlike
leerily

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