southwesterly
|south-west-er-ly|
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/saʊθˈwɛstərli/
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/saʊθˈwɛstəli/
direction from southwest
Etymology
Etymology Information
'southwesterly' originates from the combination of 'southwest' and the suffix '-ly', where 'southwest' refers to the direction between south and west.
Historical Evolution
'southwest' combined with '-ly' to form 'southwesterly', indicating direction or origin.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'in the direction of the southwest', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
situated in, directed toward, or coming from the southwest.
The southwesterly winds brought warm air to the region.
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Adverb 1
in a southwesterly direction.
The ship sailed southwesterly across the ocean.
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Last updated: 2025/05/14 10:43