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Definition of Northerly
1. Noun. A wind that blows from the north.
Exact synonyms: Boreas, North Wind, Norther
Specialized synonyms: Bise, Bize, Mistral, Tramontana, Tramontane
Generic synonyms: Air Current, Current Of Air, Wind
Derivative terms: Boreal
Specialized synonyms: Bise, Bize, Mistral, Tramontana, Tramontane
Generic synonyms: Air Current, Current Of Air, Wind
Derivative terms: Boreal
2. Adjective. Situated in or oriented toward the north. "Going in a northerly direction"
3. Adverb. In a northern direction. "Let's go north!"
4. Adjective. Coming from the north; used especially of wind. "The winds are northerly"
Definition of Northerly
1. a. Of or pertaining to the north; toward the north, or from the north; northern.
2. adv. Toward the north.
Definition of Northerly
1. [n -LIES]