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southerly Antonyms
Opposite of southerly
Because the opposite of southerly 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 south.
Usage Example
"The migratory birds began their long journey in a northerly direction."
Strongest
northerly
northward
Strong
northern
• adjective (Context 2)
(Of a wind or breeze) blowing from the south.
Usage Example
"A warm northerly breeze brought humid air up from the gulf."
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northerly
• noun (Context 3)
A wind or gale that blows from the south.
Usage Example
"A strong northerly swept across the harbor, bringing cooler temperatures to the coast."
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northerly
• adverb (Context 4)
Toward the south, or from a southern direction.
Usage Example
"The river flows northerly through the fertile valley before reaching the delta."
Strongest
northerly
northward
north
Similar words to southerly
Words similar to southerly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
southwards
southward
south
southern
austral
meridional
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Southerly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/southerly