southerly

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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

• auster, souther

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

• southly

Translations

• Russian: ю́жный

Translations

• Russian: ю́жный

Translations

• Russian: ю́жный

Adverb

southerly

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

Synonyms

• southly

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