southeast
nounadjectiveadverbattested in dialogue
- United Kingdom//sawˈθɪjst//
The intercardinal compass point halfway between east and south; specifically at a bearing of 135°.
noun
- 1
The intercardinal compass point halfway between east and south; specifically at a bearing of 135°.
Etymology
From Middle English southest, from Old English sūþēast, equivalent to south + east.
adjective
- 1
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.
- 2
Situated toward or in the direction of the southeast; southeastward; southeasterly.
A southeast course.
- 3
Coming from the southeast; southeasterly.
A southeast wind.
adverb
- 1
Towards or in the direction of the southeast; southeastwards.
We are travelling southeast at the moment.
Valencia is southeast of Madrid.
Forms
- plural
- southeasts
- comparative
- more southeast, further southeast, farther southeast
- superlative
- most southeast, furthest southeast, farthest southeast
southeast · The intercardinal compass point halfway between east and south; specifically at a bearing of 135°.
Southeast · Any of various particular regions named for the cardinal…southern · Of, facing, situated in, or related to the south.Southern · From or pertaining to the southern part of any region.