easterlydirection
nounUK /ˈiː.stəl.i dəˈrek.ʃən/
US /ˈiː.stɚ.li dəˈrek.ʃən/
The easterly direction is the way you go when you move toward the east.
The birds flew in an easterly direction as the sun came up.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A direction that points toward the east side of a map or compass.
On the map, the easterly direction is shown on the right side.
3. The way a person or thing faces or travels when heading east.
The ship sailed in an easterly direction across the bay.
4. A course or line that goes from west to east.
The wind blew along an easterly direction all afternoon.