1. situated in, directed toward, or coming from the north

1. toward or from the north

1. a wind blowing from the north
Usage: meteorology

Examples

• The storm is moving in a northerly direction.
• We walked northerly along the coast for several miles.
• The house faces northerly, so it gets less sunlight.
• A cold northerly wind brought snow to the region.
• The ship sailed northerly toward the Arctic Circle.
• Strong northerlies are expected this weekend.
• The northerly exposure makes this room quite cool.