Synonyms of westerly
9 similar words · 6 opposite words
Another word for westerly is western. Other synonyms of westerly are westly, ponent, eastward, eastbound and westbound. The opposite of westerly is easterly.
Synonyms and similar words for westerly
adjectiveComing from the west; originating in the west.
adjectiveFacing the west; directed towards the west.
nounA westerly wind or storm, one blowing or coming from the west.
- zephyrA light wind from the west.
Opposite of westerly
adjectiveComing from the west; originating in the west.
adjectiveFacing the west; directed towards the west.
adjectiveLocated towards or in the west.
Meaning of westerly
- adjective Coming from the west; originating in the west.
- adjective Facing the west; directed towards the west.
- adjective Located towards or in the west.
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Questions about synonyms of westerly
- What is another word for westerly?
- Westerly has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as western, westly, ponent, eastward, eastbound and westbound.
- What is the opposite of westerly?
- The opposite of westerly is easterly. Other antonyms of westerly are westbound, eastward and eastbound.
- What does westerly mean?
- Westerly means coming from the west; originating in the west.
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