Synonyms for

Southerly

Verb / ˈsʌðɜ:li: / Another word for southerly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

moving or situated toward the south

Synonyms & similar words

southward southwards souther southern southwind southern southward southeastern souther south southeast southwestern southermost southwardly meridional southerning boreal arctic northern eastward westward northeastern northwestward northward northwardly

Example sentences

  1. The wind was blowing southerly, making the leaves rustle.
  2. The southerly breeze brought the scent of the ocean to our noses.
  3. We traveled in a southerly direction to reach our destination.
  4. The southerly region of the country is known for its warm climate.
  5. The southerly winds helped the sailors reach their destination faster.

Quotes

  • "The sun, an hour above the horizon, is poised like a bloody egg upon a crest of thunderheads; the light has turned copper: in the eye portentous, in the nose sulphurous, smelling of lightning." - William Faulkner
  • "The difference between the almost-right word and the right word is really a large matter - it's the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning." - Mark Twain
  • "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." - Franklin D. Roosevelt

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