1. coming from or directed toward the southwest

1. toward or from the southwest

1. a wind blowing from the southwest
Usage: meteorology

Examples

• The storm is moving in a southwesterly direction.
• Southwesterly winds brought warm air from the desert.
• The plane flew southwesterly toward California.
• A strong southwesterly developed overnight.
• The southwesterly breeze felt pleasant on the beach.
• Weather patterns show southwesterly flow continuing through the week.
• The ship sailed southwesterly across the Pacific.