Pronunciation: /ˈsʌ.ðər.li/

Definitions of southerly

adjective relating to or coming from the south

Example Sentences

A1 The weather forecast predicts a southerly wind today.

A2 We took a southerly route to avoid traffic.

B1 The southerly region of the country is known for its warm climate.

B2 The southerly winds brought a welcome relief from the heat.

C1 The southerly direction of the river led us to a beautiful waterfall.

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

adverb in a southerly direction

Example Sentences

A1 I walked in a southerly direction to reach the park.

A2 The wind was blowing southerly, making it feel warmer.

B1 The train traveled in a southerly direction towards the city.

B2 The southerly winds brought a welcome relief from the heat.

C1 The ship changed its course to a southerly heading to avoid the storm.

C2 The southerly flow of traffic made the commute slower than usual.

Examples of southerly in a Sentence

formal The weather forecast predicts a southerly wind coming in later today.

informal I heard there's a southerly breeze blowing through town.

slang Dude, did you feel that southerly gust just now?

figurative Her influence on the project had a southerly direction, guiding us towards success.

Grammatical Forms of southerly

past tense

southerlied

plural

southerlies

comparative

more southerly

superlative

most southerly

present tense

southerlies

future tense

will southerly

perfect tense

have southerlied

continuous tense

is southerlying

singular

southerly

positive degree

southerly

infinitive

to southerly

gerund

southerlying

participle

southerlying

Origin and Evolution of southerly

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'southerly' originated from the Middle English word 'sutherly', which was derived from the Old English word 'sūtherlīc'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something situated towards the south, the word 'southerly' has evolved to also refer to winds or weather coming from the south direction.