northwestward

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the compass point midway between north and west; at 315 degrees
  2. adjective toward the northwest
  3. adverb in a northwestward direction

Etymology

From northwest + -ward.

In classic literature

Synonyms

northwest, nor'-west, NW

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