Southeasterly (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Situated in or oriented toward the southeast.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Coming from the southeast; "southeasterly breezes".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The ship adjusted its sails to catch the gentle southeasterly breezes that were blowing in from the open sea.
- The forecast predicted a southeasterly wind pattern would bring warm air to the region by the end of the week.
- The city's weather is often influenced by the southeasterly trade winds that bring moisture from the ocean.
- As the storm system moved inland, it began to shift its winds to a southeasterly direction, causing heavy rain in the affected areas.
- The kite soared high in the sky, taking advantage of the strong southeasterly gusts that were blowing through the park.