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Added 10 October 2026

easterly

/ˈiː.stə.li/ noun

In Latin: orientalis, orientale Wiktionary

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about easterly at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Any persistent wind from the east (usually a broad current or belt of easterly winds).

adjective

Coming from the east; originating in the east.
an easterly wind
Facing the east; directed towards the east.
an easterly course
Located towards or in the east.
the easterly side of the lake

adverb

In an eastward direction or position; towards the east.
From the east.

Origin

From easter + -ly.

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