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northerly Synonyms

Another word for northerly

Choosing another word for northerly depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Situated, directed, or moving toward the north.

Usage Example

"The expedition continued on a northward course across the frozen tundra."

Strongest
northward
northern
Strong
northbound
boreal

• adjective (Context 2)

Coming or blowing from the north (especially of wind or weather).

Usage Example

"A brisk northern breeze brought a sudden drop in temperature along the coast."

Strong
northern
boreal
Weak
hyperborean

• noun (Context 3)

A wind or storm that blows from the north.

Usage Example

"Sailors secured the rigging as a strong norther swept across the harbor."

Strongest
norther
Strong
boreas

• adverb (Context 4)

Toward the north, or from a northern direction.

Usage Example

"The river flows northward for twenty miles before emptying into the bay."

Strongest
northward
northwards
north

Opposites of northerly

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

southerly
southward
southern
south
See all opposites of northerly

• Nearby Words

northeasterner
northeastward
norther
northerly
northern
northern black racer
northern blue-tongued skink

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