Southern (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

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

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The city's southern districts are home to a vibrant community of artists and musicians.
• The southern coast of the island is more rugged and less populated than the northern coast.
• The plane took a southerly course to avoid the storm clouds gathering in the north.
• The garden's southern exposure means it receives direct sunlight for most of the day.
• The hotel's southern facade offers stunning views of the ocean and surrounding coastline.

Synonyms

• Southerly

Related Words

• Southernness (noun)

Meaning ²

Situated in or coming from regions of the south; "the southern hemisphere"; "southern constellations".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Antonyms

• Northern

Related Words

• Southernness (noun)

Meaning ³

In or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line; "southern hospitality"; "southern cooking"; "southern plantations".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Antonyms

• Northern

Meaning ⁴

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

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Southerly

Related Words

• Southernness (noun)