southerly

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English

Etymology

souther +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 159: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value RP is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈsʌðəliː/
  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 159: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value GA is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈsʌðɚli/
  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 159: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value AU is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈsɐðəliː/
  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 159: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value NZ is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈsɐðɘliː/

Noun

southerly (plural southerlies)

  1. A wind blowing from the south.

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Adjective

southerly (comparative more southerly, superlative most southerly)

  1. coming from the south.
    Warm, moist air was brought by southerly winds
  2. Facing the south; directed towards the south.
  3. Located towards the south

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Adverb

southerly (comparative more southerly, superlative most southerly)

  1. In a southward direction or position; towards the south.
  2. From the south.

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