easterly UK /ˈiː.stə.li/US /ˈiː.stɚ.li/adjective 3adverb 2noun 1forms 3 adjective3 •Coming from the east; originating in the east.The village itself is built on a ridge above the harbour, rows of sturdy cottages over which spume is hurled by easterly gales. — 1980 •Facing the east; directed towards the east. •Located towards or in the east. adverb2 •In an eastward direction or position; towards the east. •From the east. noun1 •Any persistent wind from the east (usually a broad current or belt of easterly winds). formseasterlies · more easterly · most easterly