Synonyms for southwest

Noun

1. southwest, sou'-west, SW, compass point, point

usage: the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees

2. Southwest, southwestern United States, geographical area, geographic area, geographical region, geographic region

usage: the southwestern region of the United States

Adjective

1. southwesterly, southwest, south (vs. north)

usage: coming from the southwest; "the winds are southwesterly"

2. southwest, southwestern, southwesterly, south (vs. north)

usage: situated in or oriented toward the southwest

Adverb

1. southwest, south-west, sou'west

usage: to, toward, or in the southwest