Synonyms:
northeastern, northeasterly, northeast
Meaning: situated in or oriented toward the northeast; "the northeasterly part of the island"
Synonyms:
northeasterly, northeast
Meaning: coming from the northeast; "northeasterly winds"
Usage examples
The train entered the State of Nevada through the Carson Valley about nine o'clock, going always northeasterly; and at midday reached Reno, where there was a delay of twenty minutes for breakfast.