southwestward

/ˈsaʊθˌwɛstwərd/
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Other forms: southwestwards

Definitions of southwestward
  1. adverb
    in a southwestward direction
    synonyms: southwestwardly
  2. adjective
    toward the southwest
    synonyms:
    south
    situated in or facing or moving toward or coming from the south
  3. noun
    the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees
    synonyms: SW, sou'-west, southwest
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    type of:
    compass point, point
    any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass
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