southerly

[ suhth-er-lee ]

adjective

1. toward the south:

   a southerly course.

2. (especially of a wind) coming from the south:

   a gentle southerly breeze.

noun

, plural south·er·lies.

1. a wind that blows from the south.

southerly

/ ˈsʌðəlɪ /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or situated in the south

adverb

1. towards or in the direction of the south
2. from the south

   a southerly wind

noun

1. a wind from the south

Derived Forms

• ˈsoutherliness, noun

Other Words From

• souther·li·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of southerly¹

1545–55; south + -erly ( easterly )

Example Sentences

The techniques and timing for covered gardening differ in hotter, more southerly regions, but the concept remains the same.

From Washington Post

We’ll enjoy temperatures rising into the lower 50s during the afternoon, with an occasionally breezy southerly wind.

From Washington Post

With only a light southerly wind, it’s rather pleasant out there if you’re eager to get those lights down.

From Washington Post

We can thank a southerly breeze around 5-10 mph for this warming assistance.

From Washington Post

At least it’s warmer, in the mid-40s to around 50 degrees, thanks to a continued light southerly breeze.

From Washington Post

The ship lifted, took off alone in a southerly direction, flying higher and higher and out of sight.

From Project Gutenberg

In a southerly direction, lying between the forest line and cliff brink, were dotted small huts at long intervals.

From Project Gutenberg

Southerly and south-easterly gales, known as 'southerly busters,' often last three days, and bring cold rain and dirty weather.

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A darkening of the water some miles distant showed that a southerly breeze was coming in.

From Project Gutenberg

A brisk southerly wind prevailed, that rendered the atmosphere less oppressive than usual.

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