easterly — English Dictionary

Noun

1. Any persistent wind from the east (usually a broad current or belt of easterly winds).

   Related words

   equatorial easterlytropical easterlypolar easterly

Adjective

1. Coming from the east; originating in the east.

   Usage

   • usually
   • of the wind

   Synonyms

   eastlywestwardwestbound

   Antonyms

   westerlyeastwardeastbound

   Examples

   an easterly wind

   an easterly breeze

   More examples (1)

   The village itself is built on a ridge above the harbour, rows of sturdy cottages over which spume is hurled by easterly gales.

2. Facing the east; directed towards the east.

   Synonyms

   eastboundeastwardeastly

   Antonyms

   westerlywestboundwestward

   Examples

   an easterly course

   an easterly voyage

3. Located towards or in the east.

   Synonyms

   easterneastwardeastly

   Antonyms

   westerlywesternwest

   Examples

   the easterly side of the lake

Adverb

1. In an eastward direction or position; towards the east.

2. From the east.

Adjective

1. lying in or toward the east

   Synonyms

   eastern

   Examples

   the east side of New York

   eastern cities

2. from the east; used especially of winds

   Synonyms

   eastern

   Examples

   an eastern wind

   the winds are easterly

Noun

1. a wind from the east

   Synonyms

   east windeaster

   Broader terms

   windair currentcurrent of air

Adverb

1. from the east

   Antonyms

   westerly

   Examples

   the winds blew easterly all night