southeast

noun

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

adj

1. (not-comparable, usually)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.”

   “On the north side of town, there’s a golf course Colstrip residents can use for free. Castle Rock Lake, just west of town, attracts residents from across southeast Montana.”

2. (not-comparable, usually)Situated toward or in the direction of the southeast; southeastward; southeasterly.

   “A southeast course.”

3. (not-comparable, usually)Coming from the southeast; southeasterly.

   “A southeast wind.”

adv

1. (not-comparable, usually)Towards or in the direction of the southeast; southeastwards.

   “We are travelling southeast at the moment.”

   “Valencia is southeast of Madrid.”

name

1. Any of various particular regions named for the cardinal direction in which they lie.
2. (US)Any of various particular regions named for the cardinal direction in which they lie.