Pronunciation: /ˈnɔrðərli/

Definitions of northerly

adjective relating to or coming from the north

Example Sentences

A1 The northerly wind made the weather colder.

A2 We decided to take a trip to the northerly region of the country.

B1 The northerly direction of the compass pointed us towards the mountains.

B2 The northerly route was known for its scenic views and challenging terrain.

C1 The northerly climate of the Arctic Circle is harsh and unforgiving.

C2 The northerly winds in the region were so strong that they could knock you off your feet.

adverb in a northerly direction

Example Sentences

A1 The wind is blowing northerly today.

A2 I prefer to travel in a northerly direction.

B1 The ship sailed in a northerly direction towards the Arctic.

B2 The northerly wind brought a chill to the air.

C1 The northerly current of the ocean affected the ship's course.

C2 The northerly migration of birds is a fascinating natural phenomenon.

Examples of northerly in a Sentence

formal The northerly winds brought a chill to the region.

informal I heard it's going to be northerly today, so bundle up!

slang I hate when it's all northerly and cold outside.

figurative Her northerly attitude towards the project was refreshing and brought new ideas to the table.

Grammatical Forms of northerly

past tense

northerlied

plural

northerlies

comparative

more northerly

superlative

most northerly

present tense

northerly

future tense

will be northerly

perfect tense

has been northerly

continuous tense

is being northerly

singular

northerly

positive degree

northerly

infinitive

to be northerly

gerund

northerlying

participle

northerlyed

Origin and Evolution of northerly

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'northerly' originated from the Old English word 'northerne'
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'northerly' has retained its original meaning of coming from or situated in the north, but has also come to be used to describe a direction or wind blowing from the north.