southeasterly
southeasterly Lexical Profile
southeasterly Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Situated, directed, or moving toward the southeast.
"The expedition followed a southeasterly course across the arid plateau."
Blowing or originating from the southeast (used especially of winds or air currents).
"A warm southeasterly breeze brought humid air up from the coast."
• adverb
Toward the southeast, or from a southeastern direction (when referring to wind).
"The river bends and flows southeasterly for nearly fifty miles before reaching the delta."
• noun
A wind or storm that blows from the southeast.
"Sailors secured the rigging as a brisk southeasterly began to roughen the bay."
Word Nuance & Usage
When describing general travel or movement, 'southeasterly' means moving toward the southeast; however, when describing winds or weather systems, it specifically means blowing or originating from the southeast.