southwestward

/ˌsaʊθˈwɛstwərd/ /ˌsʌθˈwɛstwərd/

adjective

In or toward the southwest

Examples :

"The flock of geese flew in a southwestward direction as they migrated for the winter. "

direction geography

adjective

In or toward the southwest

Examples :

"The wind had a strong southwestward direction, blowing the leaves off the trees towards the desert. "

direction geography area

Toward the southwest

Examples :

"The flock of birds flew southwestward as winter approached, seeking warmer temperatures. "

direction geography area

adverb adverb

Toward the southwest

Examples :

"The hikers walked southwestward, following the winding trail. "

direction geography area

Meanings

Examples :

"The flock of geese flew in a southwestward direction as they migrated for the winter. "

Examples :

"The wind had a strong southwestward direction, blowing the leaves off the trees towards the desert. "

Examples :

"The flock of birds flew southwestward as winter approached, seeking warmer temperatures. "

Examples :

"The hikers walked southwestward, following the winding trail. "

Related Words

winding verb

To blow air through a wind instrument or horn to make a sound.

approached verb

To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.

towards preposition

In the direction of.

temperatures noun

A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer.

seeking verb

To try to find; to look for; to search for.

southwest

The compass point halfway between south and west, specifically 225°, abbreviated as SW.

following verb

To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction.

direction noun

A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).

migrated verb

To relocate periodically from one region to another, usually according to the seasons.

blowing verb

To produce an air current.

winter noun

toward adjective

Yielding, pliant; docile; ready or apt to learn; not froward.