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Definition of southwardly

southwardly

/ˈsaʊθ.wɚd.li/
south · ward · ly
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• adjective

1

Situated in, moving toward, or facing the south.

Example

"The explorers followed a southwardly route along the river valley until they reached the coast."

2

Coming or blowing from the south (especially of wind).

Example

"A warm southwardly breeze brought humid air up from the gulf."

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• adverb

1

Toward or in the direction of the south.

Example

"As autumn approached, the flocks of geese began migrating southwardly toward warmer wetlands."

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• Nearby Words

southmost
southpaw
southward
southwardly
southwest
southwesterly
southwestern

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