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easterly Synonyms
Another word for easterly
Choosing another word for easterly depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Directed, situated, or moving toward the east.
Usage Example
"The expedition continued on an eastward course across the open plains."
Strongest
eastward
Strong
eastern
eastbound
• adjective (Context 2)
Coming or blowing from the east (especially of a wind or air current).
Usage Example
"A brisk east breeze kept the coastal temperatures cool throughout the afternoon."
Strong
east
• adverb (Context 3)
Toward the east; in an eastward direction, or from the east.
Usage Example
"The river flows eastward for fifty miles before emptying into the bay."
Strongest
eastward
eastwards
east
Opposites of easterly
The opposite of easterly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
westerly
westward
west
western
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Easterly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/easterly