east-southeast adjective 3adverb 1noun 1 adjective3 •Of, in or pertaining to the east-southeast; east-southeastern. •Situated toward or in the direction of the east-southeast; east-southeastward; east-southeasterly.An east-southeast course. •Coming from the east-southeast; east-southeasterly.An east-southeast wind. adverb1 •Towards or in the direction of the east-southeast; east-southeastwards.We are travelling east-southeast at the moment. noun1 •The compass point halfway between east and southeast; specifically at a bearing of 112.5°.