easterly

== English == === Etymology === From easter +‎ -ly. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈiː.stə.li/ (US) IPA(key): /ˈiː.stɚ.li/ === Noun === easterly (plural easterlies) (meteorology) Any persistent wind from the east (usually a broad current or belt of easterly winds). ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== equatorial easterly tropical easterly polar easterly === Adjective === easterly (comparative more easterly, superlative most easterly) Facing the east; directed towards the east. an easterly course or voyage Located towards or in the east. the easterly side of a lake Coming from the east. ==== Synonyms ==== (all senses): eastly ==== Antonyms ==== (antonym(s) of “all senses”): westerly, westly ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Adverb === easterly (comparative more easterly, superlative most easterly) In an eastward direction or position; towards the east. From the east. ==== Synonyms ==== eastly ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === tresayle