easterly
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See also: Easterly
English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
easterly (plural easterlies)
- (meteorology) Any persistent wind from the east (usually applied to broad currents or belts of easterly winds).
Translations[edit]
wind blowing from the east
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See also[edit]
Adjective[edit]
easterly (comparative more easterly, superlative most easterly)
- Facing the east; directed towards the east.
- an easterly course or voyage
- Located towards or in the east.
- the easterly side of a lake
- Coming from the east.
- an easterly wind
Synonyms[edit]
Derived terms[edit]
Translations[edit]
from/to the east
Adverb[edit]
easterly (comparative more easterly, superlative most easterly)
- In an eastward direction or position; towards the east.
- From the east.