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northeasterly Synonyms
Another word for northeasterly
Choosing another word for northeasterly depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Situated toward, facing, or moving in the direction of the northeast.
Usage Example
"The expedition followed a northeastward route across the rugged mountain range."
Strongest
northeastward
Strong
northeastern
northeast
• adjective (Context 2)
Coming or blowing from the northeast (especially of winds, storms, or ocean currents).
Usage Example
"Brisk northeast winds brought a sudden drop in temperature along the coast."
Strong
northeast
• adverb (Context 3)
Toward the northeast; or (of wind) from the northeast.
Usage Example
"The river bends sharply and flows northeastward toward the sea."
Strongest
northeastward
northeastwardly
Strong
northeast
• noun (Context 4)
A wind or storm that blows from the northeast.
Usage Example
"The sailors reefed their sails as a strong northeaster swept across the bay."
Strongest
northeaster
nor'easter
Opposites of northeasterly
The opposite of northeasterly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
southwesterly
southwestward
sou'wester
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Northeasterly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/northeasterly