Northeasterly
adjective
Moving or situated in the direction of the northeast.
The boat sailed in a northeasterly direction to reach its destination.
Usage tips
Neutral
Northeasterly winds, northeasterly coast, northeasterly route
adjective
Moving or situated in the direction of the northeast.
The boat sailed in a northeasterly direction to reach its destination.
Usage tips
Neutral
Northeasterly winds, northeasterly coast, northeasterly route
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Directionality
Northeasterly describes movement or location toward the northeast.
The storm moved in a northeasterly path.
Pro Tip 2/3Meteorological Usage
Commonly used in weather reports to indicate wind direction.
The forecast predicts strong northeasterly winds.
Pro Tip 3/3Geographical Context
Can be important in navigational directions.
The city lies to the northeasterly of the landmark.
Pro Tip 1/3Directionality
Northeasterly describes movement or location toward the northeast.
The storm moved in a northeasterly path.
Pro Tip 2/3Meteorological Usage
Commonly used in weather reports to indicate wind direction.
The forecast predicts strong northeasterly winds.
Pro Tip 3/3Geographical Context
Can be important in navigational directions.
The city lies to the northeasterly of the landmark.
Pro Tip 1/3Directionality
Northeasterly describes movement or location toward the northeast.
The storm moved in a northeasterly path.
Pro Tip 2/3Meteorological Usage
Commonly used in weather reports to indicate wind direction.
The forecast predicts strong northeasterly winds.
Pro Tip 3/3Geographical Context
Can be important in navigational directions.
The city lies to the northeasterly of the landmark.
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