Easterly: meaning, definitions and examples

The word 'easterly' originated from the Old English word 'ēastorlīċe', which means 'from the east'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe something coming from the east direction, particularly in relation to weather patterns. The term 'easterly' is commonly used in meteorology to indicate winds or weather conditions originating from the east.

See also: east, Easter, eastern, eastward, eastwards.

Ranked #10,421, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.

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