Sou'-east (Noun)
Meaning
The compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees.
Classification
Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.
Examples
- The storm was approaching from the sou'-east, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.
- The captain adjusted the ship's course to head sou'-east, navigating through the treacherous waters.
- The island was located sou'-east of the mainland, accessible only by boat.
- The weather forecast predicted a sou'-east wind would bring cooler temperatures to the region.
- The explorers charted a course sou'-east, into the unknown territories.