southwesterly

• Qualifie une direction ou un vent qui vient du sud-ouest, ou qui est orienté vers le sud-ouest.

Describes a direction or wind coming from the southwest.

1. Coming from the southwestB2formal

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

   qui vient du sud-ouest

   • A southwesterly wind brought warm air to the coast.
   • The forecast predicts strong southwesterly gusts tomorrow.
   • Sailors prefer a steady southwesterly breeze for crossing the channel.

   Synonymessouthwest

   Antonymesnortheasterly

2. Situated or oriented toward the southwestB2formal

   Located in or facing the southwest direction.

   situé ou orienté vers le sud-ouest

   • The southwesterly part of the island is less populated.
   • They built their house on a southwesterly slope for better sunlight.
   • The trail follows a southwesterly route through the forest.

   Synonymessouthwestsouthwesternsouthwestward

   Antonymesnortheasterly