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leeward Synonyms

Another word for leeward

Choosing another word for leeward depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Situated on or toward the side sheltered from the wind; facing the direction toward which the wind is blowing.

Usage Example

"The downwind slopes of the mountain range receive significantly less rainfall than the peaks facing the ocean."

Strongest
downwind
lee
Strong
sheltered
protected

• adverb (Context 2)

On or toward the side sheltered from the wind; in the direction toward which the wind is blowing.

Usage Example

"As the gale intensified, the captain ordered the crew to steer the vessel downwind toward the protected bay."

Strongest
downwind
alee

• noun (Context 3)

The side, direction, or area that is sheltered from the wind; the direction toward which the wind blows.

Usage Example

"The small fishing boats anchored safely to the lee of the rocky headland."

Strongest
lee
Strong
shelter

Opposites of leeward

The opposite of leeward shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

windward
upwind
weatherward
weather
See all opposites of leeward

• Nearby Words

leerily
leeriness
leery
leeward
leeway
left
leftfield

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Leeward. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/leeward
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