westerly

The word “westerly” has 3 syllables: wes-ter-ly

It's pronounced as /ˈwɛs.tɚ.li/


What is synonym and antonym for westerly?

In the thesaurus, “westerly” has 26 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for westerly along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for westerly

  • air
  • airflow
  • blast
  • blow
  • breath
  • breeze
  • current
  • draft
  • flurry
  • gale
  • headwind
  • northeaster
  • norther
  • northwester
  • puff
  • sea breeze
  • southeaster
  • southwester
  • squall
  • tempest
  • tornado
  • waft
  • whiff
  • wind
  • windstorm
  • zephyr

Antonyms for westerly

Meanings of westerly

  • noun
    1. A westerly wind or storm.
  • adjective
    1. Situated in the west.
    2. (of wind) Coming from the west.
  • adverb
    1. Towards the west.

Example Sentences

  • A strong westerly wind blew across the valley.
  • The storm moved in a westerly direction.
  • They set sail, hoping the westerly breeze would carry them quickly.
  • The house faces the westerly side, giving it beautiful sunsets.
  • The hikers struggled against the cold westerly gusts.

On this page you'll find 28 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to westerly, such as: air, airflow, blast, blow, breath, breeze, calm.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

waft

zephyr

  • air
  • airflow
  • aroma
  • atmosphere
  • blast
  • blow
  • breath
  • breeze
  • chinook
  • current
  • cyclone
  • draft
  • draught
  • faint breeze
  • firmament
  • flatus
  • flurry
  • flutter
  • gale
  • gust
  • headwind
  • heaven
  • heavens
  • hot air
  • mistral
  • northeaster
  • norther
  • northwester
  • odor
  • ozone
  • puff
  • sea breeze
  • sigh
  • sky
  • smell
  • southeaster
  • southwester
  • squall
  • stratosphere
  • tailwind
  • tempest
  • tornado
  • troposphere
  • typhoon
  • vapor
  • ventilation
  • waft
  • wafting
  • westerly
  • whiff
  • whirlwind
  • whisk
  • wind
  • windstorm

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