north-westerly
north-westerly is the alternative form of northwesterly.
Meaning of northwesterly
Adjective
northwesterly (comparative more northwesterly, superlative most northwesterly)
- Situated in, or pointing to, the northwest.
- Coming from the northwest.
Forms of north-westerly
| Adjective | |
|---|---|
| comparative | more north-westerly |
| superlative | most north-westerly |
| Adverb | |
| comparative | more north-westerly |
| superlative | most north-westerly |
| Noun | |
| plural | north-westerlies |
Origin of north-westerly
From north + westerly.
Questions about north-westerly
- What is north-westerly the alternative form of?
- North-westerly is the alternative form of northwesterly.
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