southeast

Etymology

From south + east.

noun

1. The intercardinal compass point halfway between east and south; specifically at a bearing of 135°.

adj

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. 2014, Robert Barr, For the Love of Flight, Dorrance Publishing, page 61
2. Situated toward or in the direction of the southeast; southeastward; southeasterly.
   A southeast course.
3. Coming from the southeast; southeasterly.
   A southeast wind.

adv

1. Towards or in the direction of the southeast; southeastwards.
   We are travelling southeast at the moment.