northwesterly

[ˌnɔːθˈwɛstəli]

northwesterly Definition

  • 1coming from the northwest
  • 2going towards the northwest

Using northwesterly: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "northwesterly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The wind is blowing in a northwesterly direction.

  • Example

    The plane is flying on a northwesterly course.

  • Example

    The storm is moving in a northwesterly direction.

northwesterly Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for northwesterly

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Summary: northwesterly in Brief

'Northwesterly' [ˌnɔːθˈwɛstəli] is an adjective that describes something coming from or going towards the northwest. It is often used to describe the direction of wind, flight paths, or the movement of weather systems. An example sentence is 'The storm is moving in a northwesterly direction.'