Southwardly

adj, adv

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Southwards, towards the south.
Adverb
  1. 1
    Southwards, towards the south.

    "As we proceeded southwardly, the temperature grew milder, and the day closed with a calm and pleasant sunset."

Synonyms

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southwardsouth

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"As we proceeded southwardly, the temperature grew milder, and the day closed with a calm and pleasant sunset."

Etymology

From southward + -ly.

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