southerly
adjective
1. situated in or oriented toward the south
- a southern exposure
- took a southerly course
Similar word(s): south, southern
2. from the south; used especially of wind
- a hot southerly wind
- southern breezes
- the winds are southerly
Similar word(s): south, southern
Sentences with southerly as an adjective:
- Warm, moist air was brought by southerly winds
adverb
1. toward the south
- the ship turned southerly
Similar word(s): southward, southwards
2. from the south
- a wind blew southerly