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southerly

adjective as in southern

adjective as in southern

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The techniques and timing for covered gardening differ in hotter, more southerly regions, but the concept remains the same.

We’ll enjoy temperatures rising into the lower 50s during the afternoon, with an occasionally breezy southerly wind.

With only a light southerly wind, it’s rather pleasant out there if you’re eager to get those lights down.

We can thank a southerly breeze around 5-10 mph for this warming assistance.

At least it’s warmer, in the mid-40s to around 50 degrees, thanks to a continued light southerly breeze.

The ship lifted, took off alone in a southerly direction, flying higher and higher and out of sight.

In a southerly direction, lying between the forest line and cliff brink, were dotted small huts at long intervals.

Southerly and south-easterly gales, known as 'southerly busters,' often last three days, and bring cold rain and dirty weather.

A darkening of the water some miles distant showed that a southerly breeze was coming in.

A brisk southerly wind prevailed, that rendered the atmosphere less oppressive than usual.

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On this page you'll find 11 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to southerly, such as: austral, meridional, and midi.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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