easterly meaning and definition

EASTERLY noun

Definition of easterly (noun)

1. a wind from the east
   • synonyms: east wind, easter

EASTERLY adjective

Definition of easterly (adjective)

1. lying in or toward the east
   • "the east side of New York"; "eastern cities"
   • synonyms: eastern
2. from the east; used especially of winds
   • "an eastern wind"; "the winds are easterly"
   • synonyms: eastern

EASTERLY adverb

Definition of easterly (adverb)

1. from the east
   • "the winds blew easterly all night"
   • antonym: westerly