1. toward the east; in an eastward direction

1. situated in, directed toward, or moving toward the east
Usage: less common than 'eastward' as an adjective

Examples

• The ship sailed eastwardly across the Atlantic.
• We traveled eastwardly from the coast toward the mountains.
• The wind blew eastwardly throughout the morning.
• An eastwardly current carried the boat along the shore.
• The explorers moved eastwardly in search of new territory.