north-eastwardly1
/ˌnɔːθˈiːstwədli/adjective
Situated in or directed towards the north-east. Also (of a wind): blowing from the north-east.
Origin
Early 18th century. From north + eastwardly. Compare earlier north-eastward.
north-eastwardly2
/ˌnɔːθˈiːstwədli/adverb
In a north-easterly direction; towards the north-east.
Origin
Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Christopher Gist (c1705–1759), explorer, surveyor, and Indian agent. From north-eastward + -ly, after eastwardly.