northwesterly

CEFRB1

/nˌɔˈrθwɛstərli/

adjective · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Coming from or moving toward the northwest.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Coming from the northwest.

Examples

  • A light, northwesterly wind blew across the city.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. From the northwest.

  2. Situated in, or pointing to, the northwest.

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A strong wind or storm from the northwest.

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Origin

adjective

From north + westerly. See also northwestern.