northwestward meaning and definition

NORTHWESTWARD noun

Definition of northwestward (noun)

1. the compass point midway between north and west; at 315 degrees
   • synonyms: northwest, nor'-west, NW

NORTHWESTWARD adjective

Definition of northwestward (adjective)

1. toward the northwest

NORTHWESTWARD adverb

Definition of northwestward (adverb)

1. in a northwestward direction
   • synonyms: northwestwardly