southeasterly

• Décrit une direction ou un vent qui souffle du sud-est, ou ce qui est orienté vers le sud-est.

Describes a direction or wind coming from the southeast.

1. Coming from the southeastB2formal

   Describes a wind or weather pattern that originates in the southeast direction.

   venant du sud-est

   • A strong southeasterly wind blew across the coast.
   • The sailors prepared for the southeasterly gale.
   • Southeasterly breezes often bring warm, humid air.

   Synonymessoutheastsoutheastern

   Antonymesnorthwesterly

2. Situated or oriented toward the southeastB2formal

   Located in or facing the southeast direction.

   situé ou orienté vers le sud-est

   • The house has a southeasterly aspect, catching the morning sun.
   • The garden is on the southeasterly slope of the hill.
   • They took a southeasterly route to reach the harbor.

   Synonymessoutheastsoutheasternsoutheastward

   Antonymesnorthwesterly