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northwestward

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective northwestward has 1 sense
  1. northwestward - toward the northwest
    Antonym:
    south (indirect, via north)
Adverbial northwestward has 1 sense
  1. northwestward, northwestwardly - in a northwestward direction
    Derived from adjective northwestward1

Definitions from the Web

Term: northwestward

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1: In a northwest direction.

Example sentence 1: The hikers headed northwestward, following the trail towards the mountain summit.

Example sentence 2: The storm is expected to move northwestward, bringing heavy rainfall to the region.

Sense 2: Moving towards the northwest.

Example sentence 1: The tornado swept northwestward, causing significant damage to the town in its path.

Example sentence 2: The migration of birds in the fall is usually northwestward, as they seek warmer climates for the winter.

Sense 3: Popular in the northwest region.

Example sentence 1: The local craft brewery offers a northwestward-themed beer that has become quite popular among residents.

Example sentence 2: The northwestward cuisine, with its focus on fresh seafood and locally sourced ingredients, is highly sought after by food enthusiasts.

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