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northwesterly Synonyms

Another word for northwesterly

Choosing another word for northwesterly 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)

Directed or moving toward the northwest, or situated in the northwest.

Usage Example

"The expedition followed a northwestward course along the river valley."

Strongest
northwestward
Strong
northwestern

• adverb (Context 2)

Toward the northwest, or from the northwest.

Usage Example

"The migrating flock flew northwestward across the coastal plains."

Strongest
northwestward
northwestwardly
northwest

• noun (Context 3)

A wind or storm that blows from the northwest.

Usage Example

"A strong northwester swept across the bay, bringing cooler air and rough seas."

Strongest
northwester
Strong
nor'wester

Opposites of northwesterly

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

southeasterly
southeastward
southeaster
southeastern
See all opposites of northwesterly

• Nearby Words

northwardly
northwest
northwester
northwesterly
northwestern
northwestward
norway spruce

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