adj
westerly
WEHS-tuh-lee
adj
1
Facing, lying toward, or coming from the west.
"The cottage has a westerly view over the bay."
"A westerly breeze kept the beach cool all afternoon."
noun
1
A wind that blows from the west.
"Sailors in these latitudes rely on strong westerlies to make good time."
How to Use Westerly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo or from the west, especially describing wind or direction.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "western" — westerly usually describes direction of movement or wind, while western describes location or origin more generally.
Easily confused with
Word Forms
more westerly comparative, more westerly comparative, westerlies plural, most westerly superlative, most westerly superlative
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “westerly”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
The cottage has a _____ view over the bay.