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northerly Antonyms
Opposite of northerly
Because the opposite of northerly 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, directed, or moving toward the north.
Usage Example
"The expedition continued on a southerly course across the frozen tundra."
Strongest
southerly
southward
southern
• adjective (Context 2)
Coming or blowing from the north (especially of wind or weather).
Usage Example
"A brisk southerly breeze brought a sudden drop in temperature along the coast."
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southerly
• noun (Context 3)
A wind or storm that blows from the north.
Usage Example
"Sailors secured the rigging as a strong southerly swept across the harbor."
Strongest
southerly
• adverb (Context 4)
Toward the north, or from a northern direction.
Usage Example
"The river flows southerly for twenty miles before emptying into the bay."
Strongest
southerly
southward
south
Similar words to northerly
Words similar to northerly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
northward
northwards
norther
northern
north
northbound
boreal
boreas
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Northerly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/northerly