Definition of "easterly" in Englisch

noun

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

adjective

1. Facing the east; directed towards the east.

   • an easterly course or voyage

2. Located towards or in the east.

   • the easterly side of a lake

3. Coming from the east.

   • an easterly wind

adverb

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

2. From the east.