east-northeast adjective 3adverb 1noun 1 adjective3 •Of, in or pertaining to the east-northeast; east-northeastern. •Situated toward or in the direction of the east-northeast; east-northeastward; east-northeasterly.An east-northeast course. •Coming from the east-northeast; east-northeasterly.An east-northeast wind. adverb1 •Towards or in the direction of the east-northeast; east-northeastwards.We are travelling east-northeast at the moment. noun1 •The compass point halfway between northeast and east; specifically at a bearing of 67.5°.