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windward Synonyms

Another word for windward

Choosing another word for windward 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)

Facing the wind or situated on the side from which the wind blows.

Usage Example

"The upwind slopes of the mountain range receive heavy rainfall throughout the year."

Strongest
upwind
Strong
weather
Weak
windy
exposed

• noun (Context 2)

The side or direction from which the wind blows.

Usage Example

"The crew spotted another vessel approaching rapidly from the weather."

Strong
weather

• adverb (Context 3)

Toward the wind; in the direction from which the wind is blowing.

Usage Example

"The captain steered the sailboat upwind to gain a better tactical position before the turn."

Strongest
upwind
Strong
aweather

Opposites of windward

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

leeward
downwind
lee
alee
sheltered
See all opposites of windward

• Nearby Words

windsurfing
windswept
windup
windward
windy
wine
wineberry

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