southeast
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: southeasts
Sense 1
The intercardinal compass point halfway between east and south; specifically at a bearing of 135°.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Of, in or pertaining to the southeast; southeastern.
Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Situated toward or in the direction of the southeast; southeastward; southeasterly.
Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
Towards or in the direction of the southeast; southeastwards.
Adverb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “southeast” mean?
The intercardinal compass point halfway between east and south; specifically at a bearing of 135°.
Is “southeast” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.