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southerly

UK
/ˈsʌð.ə.li/
US
/ˈsʌðərli/

Translations

southerlyadjective
more southerly
Comp.
most southerly
Super.
UK
/ˈsʌð.ə.li/
US
/ˈsʌðərli/
The southerly winds brought warm air from the tropics.
Южные ветры принесли теплый воздух из тропиков.
Synonyms
southern
southeastward
southeast
downward
southward
southerlyadverb
UK
/ˈsʌðəli/
US
/ˈsʌðɚli/
Used to indicate movement toward the south or in a southerly direction.
Synonyms
in a southerly direction
south
toward the south
to the south
southwardly
southwards
southward
southerlynoun
southerlies
pl
Primarily in meteorology: a wind blowing from the south.
Synonyms
southward
southerly wind
southern wind
south wind
south

Definitions

southerlyadjective
Situated in, facing, or directed toward the south.
The southerly slopes receive the most sunlight.
Originating from the south.
The southerly breeze was refreshing on the hot summer day.
southerlyadverb
Toward the south; in a southerly direction.
They continued southerly along the coastline.
southerlynoun
A wind that blows from the south.
A cold southerly swept across the valley.
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