easterly

Meaning

Noun

Any persistent wind from the east (usually a broad current or belt of easterly winds).

Adj

1. Facing the east; directed towards the east.
2. Located towards or in the east.
3. Coming from the east.

Adv

1. In an eastward direction or position; towards the east.
2. From the east.

Synonyms

eastern

east

east wind

easter

oriental

eastward

orient

from the east

to the east

an easterly wind

Translations

orientale

oriental

östlich

oriental

oostelijk

del este

pâques

orientale

orientalis

oostwaarts

este

doğuda

doğuya ait

doğuya doğru

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈiː.stə.li/

Etymology

From easter + -ly.