southerly
Americanadjective
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toward the south.
a southerly course.
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(especially of a wind) coming from the south.
a gentle southerly breeze.
noun
plural
southerliesadjective
adverb
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towards or in the direction of the south
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from the south
a southerly wind
noun
Other Word Forms
- southerliness noun
Etymology
Origin of southerly
Example Sentences
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Winds from a southerly direction will send warm air our way and can boost temperatures into the low or even the mid-twenties.
From BBC
In Canada's Western Hudson Bay, where the most southerly and best studied bears live, a decline in the population has been directly linked to warming temperatures.
From BBC
"Rain will also be accompanied by strengthening southerly winds, which may exacerbate impacts," it added.
From BBC
The winter solstice is the moment the Sun appears to stand still, directly above the Tropic of Capricorn, the most southerly latitude it reaches annually.
From BBC
She added: "This southerly shift has already led to increases in continental droughts and wildfires across the southern landmasses."
From Science Daily
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