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Definition of eastwardly

eastwardly

/ˈiːstwədli/
east · ward · ly
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eastwardly Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Directed, situated, or moving toward the east.

Example

"The migrating birds took an eastwardly course across the coastal plains."

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• adverb

1

Toward the east; in an eastward direction.

Example

"The river flows eastwardly for several miles before emptying into the bay."

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Word Nuance & Usage

When describing winds, 'easterly' usually means coming from the east, whereas 'eastwardly' typically means blowing toward the east, though the two are occasionally confused in casual speech.

• Rhymes for eastwardly

• Nearby Words

easternmost
eastmain
eastward
eastwardly
easy
easygoing
easygoingness

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eastwardly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eastwardly
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