# southerly

/ˈsəðɝɫi/ (US) · /sˈʌðəli/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/southerly
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

coming from the south or blowing from the south. You use this to describe the direction of the wind or the position of something.

For teachers: originating from or blowing toward the south. Often used to describe weather patterns or geographic directions.

## Examples

- A strong southerly wind blew through the valley.
- The hikers decided to stay in the shelter because a southerly gale was expected to hit the coast that evening.
- The sudden shift in the southerly breeze signaled the arrival of the summer monsoon, bringing much-needed rain to the parched plains.

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