Pronunciation: /ˈiːstərli/

Definitions of easterly

adjective relating to or characteristic of the east

Example Sentences

A1 The easterly wind blew through the trees.

A2 The easterly direction led us towards the coast.

B1 The easterly route took us through the countryside.

B2 The easterly trade winds helped sailors navigate the ocean.

C1 The easterly current influenced the migration patterns of marine life.

C2 The easterly jet stream can impact air travel routes.

adverb toward the east

Example Sentences

A1 The wind was blowing easterly, so we decided to fly our kite in that direction.

A2 She walked easterly towards the sunrise to start her day.

B1 The ship changed course to sail easterly towards the coast.

B2 The hikers followed the easterly trail to reach the summit of the mountain.

C1 The pilot adjusted the plane's heading to fly easterly towards their destination.

C2 The trade winds in this region typically blow easterly, affecting sailing routes.

Examples of easterly in a Sentence

formal The weather forecast predicts easterly winds for tomorrow.

informal We should put up a windbreaker to block the easterly breeze.

slang I love how the easterly winds make my hair look all windswept and cool.

figurative The project is moving in an easterly direction, following the client's feedback.

Grammatical Forms of easterly

past tense

easterlied

plural

easterlies

comparative

more easterly

superlative

most easterly

present tense

easterlies

future tense

will easterly

perfect tense

have easterlied

continuous tense

is easterlying

singular

easterly

positive degree

easterly

infinitive

to easterly

gerund

easterlying

participle

easterlying

Origin and Evolution of easterly

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'easterly' originated from the Old English word 'ēastorlīc'
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'easterly' has retained its original meaning of 'located or moving towards the east'.