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westerly Synonyms

Another word for westerly

Choosing another word for westerly 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 toward, facing, or moving toward the west.

Usage Example

"The explorers continued their journey in a western direction across the plains."

Strongest
western
westward
Strong
westbound

• adjective (Context 2)

Coming or blowing from the west (used specifically of winds or ocean currents).

Usage Example

"A strong western breeze brought cool, moist air from the Pacific Ocean."

Strong
western

• noun (Context 3)

A wind or storm that blows from the west, especially the prevailing winds of the middle latitudes (often used in the plural).

Usage Example

"Sailing ships relied heavily on the prevailing westerlies to cross the ocean."

Strongest
west wind
Strong
zephyr

• adverb (Context 4)

Toward the west; in a westward direction; or (of wind) from the west.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
westward
westwards
westwardly
west

Opposites of westerly

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

easterly
eastward
eastwards
east wind
eastern
eastwardly
east
eastbound
See all opposites of westerly

• Nearby Words

westbound
westerland
westerlies
westerly
western
western blind snake
western brown snake

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