northeasterly
/ˌnɔrθˈistərli/
adjective
- Located in or coming from the northeast.
- They built a wall to block the northeasterly gusts.
- A northeasterly wind brought cold rain to the coast.
- The northeasterly part of the city is known for its parks.
- Facing or moving toward the northeast.
- The trail follows a northeasterly direction through the woods.
- The ship took a northeasterly course to reach the harbor.
- The plane changed to a northeasterly heading.
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adverb
- Toward or from the northeast.
- The storm moved northeasterly along the coast.
- The birds flew northeasterly at dawn.
- The river flows northeasterly into the bay.
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