northeasterly

[ nawrth-ee-ster-lee; Nautical nawr-ee-ster-lee ]

adjective

1. of or located in the northeast.
2. toward or from the northeast.

adverb

1. toward or from the northeast.

northeasterly

/ ˌnɔːθˈiːstəlɪ; ˌnɔːrˈiːstəlɪ /

adjective

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

noun

1. a wind or storm from the northeast

Word History and Origins

Origin of northeasterly¹

First recorded in 1730–40; north + easterly

Example Sentences

We then struggled on in a northeasterly direction across-country, till we struck the Vaughn road.

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But I outvoted him and we continued on, taking a northeasterly course, which we followed for what seemed about five miles.

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Then it continues three leagues in an east-northeasterly direction.

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I reset the trap and then took the trail of the bear, which had taken a northeasterly course.

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There was a keen northeasterly breeze, cold and penetrating, but favourable to a rapid crossing.

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