northerly

/nˈɔɹðɚli/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

adjective

1. situated in or oriented toward the north
   “the northern suburbs”
2. coming from the north; used especially of wind
   “the north wind doth blow”

adverb

1. in a northern direction
   “they earn more up north”

noun

1. a wind that blows from the north

Synonyms for northerly

• northern
• north
• northwards
• northward
• north wind
• norther
• boreas