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NORTHWESTERLY

(adj.sat, noun, adj., adverb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Northwesterly.

Northwesterly - as an adjective satellite

Coming from the northwest

Example: "Northwesterly winds"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
northwest15

Situated in or oriented toward the northwest

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
northwest15northwestern18

Northwesterly - as a noun

A strong wind or storm from the northwest.

Northwesterly - as an adjective

Situated in, or pointing to, the northwest

(chiefly of a wind) coming from the northwest

Northwesterly - as an adverb

From the northwest

Example Sentences

"The wind was blowing northwesterly, making it cold and brisk."
"They set off on a northwesterly heading, hoping to reach their destination before nightfall."
"The northwesterly corner of the garden gets the most sunlight during the day."
"The storm was moving in a northwesterly direction, posing a threat to the coastal towns."
"He wore a thick jacket to protect himself from the northwesterly wind."
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Word Game Points

Is NORTHWESTERLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, northwesterly is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

NORTHWESTERLY has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.

Is NORTHWESTERLY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, northwesterly is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
NORTHWESTERLY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is NORTHWESTERLY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, northwesterly is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
NORTHWESTERLY has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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