NORTHEASTWARD
northeastward
(adjective) toward the northeast
northeastward, northeastwardly
(adverb) in a northeastward direction; “the river flows northeastward to the gulf”
northeast, nor'-east, northeastward, NE
(noun) the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
northeastward (comparative more northeastward, superlative most northeastward)
In or toward the northeast
Adverb
northeastward (comparative more northeastward, superlative most northeastward)
Toward the northeast
Synonyms
• northeastwards
Source: Wiktionary
North`east"ward, North`east"ward*ly, adv.
Definition: Toward the northeast.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition