northwesterly Synonyms & Antonyms
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Northwesterly as an Adjective
1
Situated in, or pointing to, the northwest.
2
Coming from the northwest.
3
(chiefly of a wind) coming from the northwest
Northwesterly as an Adverb
1
From the northwest.
Northwesterly as a Noun
1
A strong wind or storm from the northwest.
Word Forms & Grammar
northwesterly (comparative more northwesterly, superlative most northwesterly)
northwesterly (plural northwesterlies)
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Origin of Northwesterly
From north + westerly. See also northwestern.
Northwesterly at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective, adverb, noun |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Situated in, or pointing to, the northwest |
| Plural | northwesterlies |
| Comparative / superlative | more northwesterly, most northwesterly |
Questions People Ask About Northwesterly
Is northwesterly an adjective or an adverb?
Northwesterly is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as an adverb and a noun.
What is the plural of northwesterly?
The plural of northwesterly is northwesterlies.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of northwesterly?
The comparative form is more northwesterly and the superlative form is most northwesterly.