northwestwardly

/ˌnɔrθˈwɛstərdli/
adverb
  1. 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
  1. 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.
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