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southerly Synonyms

Another word for southerly

Choosing another word for southerly 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, directed, or moving toward the south.

Usage Example

"The migratory birds began their long journey in a southward direction."

Strongest
southward
Strong
southern
austral
Weak
meridional

• adjective (Context 2)

(Of a wind or breeze) blowing from the south.

Usage Example

"A warm south breeze brought humid air up from the gulf."

Strongest
south

• adverb (Context 3)

Toward the south, or from a southern direction.

Usage Example

"The river flows southward through the fertile valley before reaching the delta."

Strongest
southward
southwards
south

Opposites of southerly

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

northerly
northward
north
northern
See all opposites of southerly

• Nearby Words

southeasterly
southeastern
southeastward
southerly
southern
southern black racer
southern copperhead

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