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leeward Antonyms
Opposite of leeward
Because the opposite of leeward shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Situated on or toward the side sheltered from the wind; facing the direction toward which the wind is blowing.
Usage Example
"The windward slopes of the mountain range receive significantly less rainfall than the peaks facing the ocean."
Strongest
windward
upwind
Strong
weather
• adverb (Context 2)
On or toward the side sheltered from the wind; in the direction toward which the wind is blowing.
Usage Example
"As the gale intensified, the captain ordered the crew to steer the vessel windward toward the protected bay."
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windward
upwind
weatherward
• noun (Context 3)
The side, direction, or area that is sheltered from the wind; the direction toward which the wind blows.
Usage Example
"The small fishing boats anchored safely to the windward of the rocky headland."
Strongest
windward
Strong
weather
Similar words to leeward
Words similar to leeward shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
downwind
lee
alee
sheltered
shelter
protected
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Leeward. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/leeward