
Easterly
Weather-Related
Easterly often describes winds in weather reports, indicating a cooler climate due to eastward winds.
The forecast says we'll have an easterly bringing rain this weekend.
Not Always Literal
Easterly can describe any general movement from the east, not necessarily a strict eastward direction.
The birds flew in an easterly across the sky, from northeast to southeast.
Metaphorical Use
Easterly can be used metaphorically to suggest something, like a change, originating from the east.
We felt an easterly shift in policy after the new leadership in the eastern headquarters. Compare with
Eastward
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