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northwesterly

/ˌnɔːrθˈwes.tər.li/

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adjective

/ˌnɔːrθˈwes.tər.li/C2formal
  • ruОписывает направление или ветер, дующий с северо-запада.

Describes a direction or wind coming from the northwest.

  1. Coming from the northwestB2formal

    Describes wind or weather that originates from the northwest direction.

    ruСеверо-западный

    • A northwesterly wind brought cold air to the region.
    • The storm is moving in a northwesterly direction.
    • Northwesterly breezes are common in this area during winter.

    Synonymsnorthwestnorthwestern

    Antonymssoutheasterly

  2. Situated or oriented toward the northwestB2formal

    Located in or facing the northwest direction.

    ruСеверо-западный

    • The northwesterly slope of the mountain receives less sunlight.
    • They built their cabin on the northwesterly edge of the forest.
    • The northwesterly route is shorter but more rugged.

    Synonymsnorthwestnorthwestward

    Antonymssoutheasterly

Forms
  • more northwesterly comparative form
  • most northwesterly superlative form