southeasterly

American  

[sauth-ee-ster-lee, sau-ee-ster-lee] / ˌsaʊθˈi stər li, ˌsaʊˈi stər li /

adjective

1. toward or from the southeast.

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southeasterly British  

/ ˌsaʊˈiːstəlɪ, ˌsaʊθˈiːstəlɪ /

adjective

1. in, towards, or (esp of a wind) from the southeast

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noun

1. a strong wind or storm from the southeast

Etymology

Origin of southeasterly

First recorded in 1700–10; south + easterly

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Example Sentences

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southeasterly

"Very strong southeasterly winds are likely to accompany heavy rainfall which may exacerbate impacts."

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2023

The weather system is also likely move in a southeasterly direction and away from inhabited land, but meteorologists remain cautious.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 27, 2023

Driven by winds gusting to 15 mph, the River fire broke out at 2 p.m. and was burning in a southeasterly direction through dry grass and oak habitat toward the communities of Raymond and Coarsegold.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2021

It was a hot day with a brisk southeasterly breeze.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 29, 2019

If she should drift two miles more she must float into the southeasterly current that flows under Contrary Head.

From She's All the World to Me by Sir Hall Caine

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