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northeasterly Antonyms
Opposite of northeasterly
Because the opposite of northeasterly shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Situated toward, facing, or moving in the direction of the northeast.
Usage Example
"The expedition followed a southwesterly route across the rugged mountain range."
Strongest
southwesterly
southwestward
• adjective (Context 2)
Coming or blowing from the northeast (especially of winds, storms, or ocean currents).
Usage Example
"Brisk southwesterly winds brought a sudden drop in temperature along the coast."
Strongest
southwesterly
• adverb (Context 3)
Toward the northeast; or (of wind) from the northeast.
Usage Example
"The river bends sharply and flows southwesterly toward the sea."
Strongest
southwesterly
southwestward
• noun (Context 4)
A wind or storm that blows from the northeast.
Usage Example
"The sailors reefed their sails as a strong southwesterly swept across the bay."
Strongest
southwesterly
Strong
sou'wester
Similar words to northeasterly
Words similar to northeasterly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
northeaster
northeastward
northeastwardly
nor'easter
northeast
northeastern
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Northeasterly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/northeasterly