southerly

adjective
UK: /ˈsʌðərli/
US: /ˈsʌðərli/

  1. In or towards the south.

    1. The wind is southerly today, bringing warmer air.
    2. We drove southerly for several hours before reaching the coast, enjoying the scenic views.

Synonyms

southward southern
southerly adverb

  1. Moving towards the south.

    1. The bird flew southerly for the winter.
    2. A southerly current helped the boat reach its destination more quickly.
southerly noun

  1. A wind blowing from the south.

    1. The southerly brought rain.
    2. Fishermen welcomed the southerly because it meant milder temperatures and calmer seas.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "southerly" is /ˈsʌðərli/ in British English and /ˈsʌðərli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "southerly": southward, southern.

Example usage of "southerly": "The wind is southerly today, bringing warmer air.". More examples on the page.