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southwesterly
01
oriented or positioned toward the southwest
Examples
The ship sailed in a southwesterly direction, charting new waters.
The village lies in the southwesterly part of the valley, surrounded by hills.
02
having a source or origin in the southwest
Examples
The southwesterly winds carried the scent of the ocean across the field.
A southwesterly breeze cooled the warm summer evening.
