southeasterly Meaning & Definition
What Does Southeasterly Mean?
Southeasterly is an adjective that means Situated in, or pointing to, the southeast. It is also used to mean Coming from the southeast. As a noun, it means A strong wind or storm from the southeast. As an adverb, it means From the southeast.
Word Facts for Southeasterly
| Part of speech | adjective, noun, adverb |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | south, southeast and southeastern |
| Plural | southeasterlies |
| Comparative / superlative | more southeasterly, most southeasterly |
Southeasterly Definition (Adjective)
- Situated in, or pointing to, the southeast.
- Coming from the southeast.
Southeasterly as a Noun
- A strong wind or storm from the southeast.
Southeasterly as an Adverb
- From the southeast.
Synonyms of Southeasterly
Southeasterly synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
southeasterly (comparative more southeasterly, superlative most southeasterly)
southeasterly (plural southeasterlies)
Words That Rhyme With Southeasterly
Origin of Southeasterly
From south + easterly.[1]
Quick Answers About Southeasterly
Is southeasterly an adjective or a noun?
Southeasterly is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun and an adverb.
What is another word for southeasterly?
Close synonyms of southeasterly are south, southeast and southeastern. See the full list of southeasterly synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of southeasterly?
The plural of southeasterly is southeasterlies.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of southeasterly?
The comparative form is more southeasterly and the superlative form is most southeasterly.