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Definition of southernly

southernly

/ˈsʌð.ɚn.li/
south · ern · ly
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southernly Lexical Profile

southernly Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Situated toward, directed toward, or coming from the south; southerly.

Example

"The migrating birds followed a southernly route along the coastline as autumn approached."

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• adverb

1

In a direction toward or from the south.

Example

"The river winds southernly through the valley before emptying into the bay."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In modern standard English, 'southerly' is strongly preferred over 'southernly' for both adjective and adverb uses.

• Nearby Words

southern pine snake
southern stingray
southerner
southernly
southernmost
southland
southmost

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