southwestward

• Adjectif ou adverbe décrivant un mouvement ou une direction vers le sud-ouest.

An adjective or adverb describing movement or direction toward the southwest.

1. Toward the southwestB2formal

   Moving, facing, or situated in the direction of the southwest.

   Vers le sud-ouest

   • The storm is moving in a southwestward direction.
   • They took a southwestward route across the desert.
   • The ship sailed southwestward along the coast.

   Synonymessouthwestsouthwesterly

   Antonymesnortheastward

• Adverbe signifiant « vers le sud-ouest » ou « en direction du sud-ouest ». Utilisé pour décrire un mouvement ou une orientation par rapport au point cardinal sud-ouest.

An adverb meaning "toward the southwest" or "in a direction that is southwest." It is used to describe movement or orientation relative to the southwest compass point.

1. Direction of travelB2formal

   Moving or facing toward the southwest.

   Vers le sud-ouest

   • The storm is moving southwestward across the region.
   • They traveled southwestward along the coast.
   • The river flows southwestward into the sea.

   Synonymessouthwestsouthwesterly

   Antonymesnortheastward

• Nom désignant une direction ou un point de la boussole situé entre le sud et l'ouest, soit 225 degrés.

A noun referring to the direction or compass point that is midway between south and west, specifically at 225 degrees.

1. Compass pointB2formal

   The direction or point on a compass that is exactly halfway between south and west, corresponding to 225 degrees.

   Sud-ouest (point cardinal)

   • The ship changed course to the southwestward.
   • The map indicates the southwestward as the safest route.
   • He pointed toward the southwestward on the compass.

   Synonymessouth-westsouthwest