northwestwardly
/ˌnɔrθˈwɛstərdli/
adverb
- Toward the northwest; in a direction between north and west.
- We hiked northwestwardly along the ridge for several miles.
- The river flows northwestwardly before turning south.
- The storm moved northwestwardly across the state.
adjective
- Located or moving toward the northwest.
- They took a northwestwardly course to avoid the mountains.
- The northwestwardly route was the shortest path to the coast.
- The northwestwardly wind brought colder temperatures.