southerly
Etymology

From souther + -ly.

Pronunciation
  • (RP) IPA: /ˈsʌðəliː/
  • (America, Canada) IPA: /ˈsʌðɚli/
  • (Australia) IPA: /ˈsɐðəliː/
  • (New Zealand) IPA: /ˈsɐðɘliː/
Noun

southerly (plural southerlies)

  1. A wind blowing from the south.
Synonyms Translations
  • Russian: южный ветер
Adjective

southerly

  1. Facing the south; directed towards the south.
    a southerly voyage
  2. Located towards or in the south.
  3. Coming from the south.
    Warm, moist air was brought by southerly winds
Synonyms Translations Translations Translations Adverb

southerly

  1. In a southward direction or position; (towards the) south.
  2. From the south.
Synonyms


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