noun

1. Any persistent wind from the east (usually applied to broad currents or belts of easterly winds).

adjective

1. Facing the east; directed towards the east.

   “an easterly course or voyage”

2. Located towards the east.

   “the easterly side of a lake”

3. Coming from the east.

   “an easterly wind”

Synonyms: eastly

adverb

1. In an eastward direction or position; towards the east.

2. From the east.

Synonyms: eastly