Southerly (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Situated in or oriented toward the south; "a southern exposure"; "took a southerly course".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The island's southerly tip was rocky and inhospitable to plant life.
• A southerly breeze brought warmth and comfort to the cold travelers.
• The city's southerly districts were the most densely populated areas.
• The captain altered the ship's course to a southerly direction to avoid the storm.
• The resort's southerly exposure made it a popular destination for sun-seekers.

Synonyms

• Southern

Meaning ²

From the south; used especially of wind; "a hot southerly wind"; "southern breezes"; "the winds are southerly".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The storm brought a strong southerly wind that knocked over several trees in the area.
• A southerly breeze on a summer day can be a welcome relief from the heat.
• The weather forecast predicted a southerly wind would pick up by the afternoon.
• The southerly current in the ocean made it difficult for the sailors to navigate.
• The hot southerly wind blowing across the desert made it feel like an oven.

Synonyms

• Southern

Related Words

• Souther (noun)