southeast

adjective

No English definition recorded for this entry.

Pronunciation: /sawˈθɪjst/

Etymology: From Middle English southest, from Old English sūþēast, equivalent to south + east.

Of, in or pertaining to the southeast; southeastern.
“The first rocket exploded on the southeast camp fire perimeter, and the second dropped in to the northwest, a few hundred meters from the center of the workforce complex.”
“On the north side of town, there’s a golf course Colstrip residents can use for free. Castle Rock Lake, just west of town, attracts residents from across southeast Montana.”
Situated toward or in the direction of the southeast; southeastward; southeasterly.
“A southeast course.”
Coming from the southeast; southeasterly.
“A southeast wind.”

Etymology: From Middle English southest, from Old English sūþēast, equivalent to south + east.

Towards or in the direction of the southeast; southeastwards.
“We are travelling southeast at the moment.”
“Valencia is southeast of Madrid.”

Etymology: By proprialization from southeast.

Any of various particular regions named for the cardinal direction in which they lie.
Any of various particular regions named for the cardinal direction in which they lie.

Etymology: From Middle English southest, from Old English sūþēast, equivalent to south + east.

The intercardinal compass point halfway between east and south; specifically at a bearing of 135°.