Definition of "east-southeast" in English

noun

1. The compass point halfway between east and southeast; specifically at a bearing of 112.5°.

adjective

1. Of, in or pertaining to the east-southeast; east-southeastern.

2. Situated toward or in the direction of the east-southeast; east-southeastward; east-southeasterly.

   • An east-southeast course.

3. Coming from the east-southeast; east-southeasterly.

   • An east-southeast wind.

adverb

1. Towards or in the direction of the east-southeast; east-southeastwards.

   • We are travelling east-southeast at the moment.