Leeward Synonyms and Antonyms

lo͝o'ərd, lē'wərd

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Synonyms for Leeward

weatherward
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lee
Facing or located in the direction toward which a glacier moves
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sheltered
(Of a person) who grew up being overprotected by parents or other guardians; often implies a lack of social skills, worldly experience, etc.
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peaceful
Characterized by peace; free from disturbance or disorder; calm; quiet; tranquil
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still
Free from disturbance, agitation, or commotion:
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secure
Not likely to fail or give way; stable:
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serene
(Archaic) fair and unclouded (as of the sky); clear; unobscured.
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shielded
Provided with a shield
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screened
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safe
Free from risk; not liable to be lost; sure:
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upwind
toward the wind
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lee-side
the side of something that is sheltered from the wind
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aweather
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leeside
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smooth
The definition of smooth is even, flat and not rough.
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Antonyms for Leeward

windward
Moving windward
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stormy
Characterized by violent emotions, passions, speech, or actions:
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Words Related to Leeward

skerry
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calm
The definition of calm is someone or something who is peaceful and free from stress or worries.
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bight
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Leeward Sentence Examples

  • Tetuaroa and Tubai, besides the three western Leeward Isles, are coral atolls.

  • From 1893 to 1894 he was secretary to the governor of the Leeward Islands.

  • More rain falls from January to May than during the other months; very much more falls on the windward side of the principal islands than on the leeward; and the amount increases with the elevation also up to about 4000 ft.

  • The archipelago is divided into two groups - the Leeward (lies sous le Vent) and the Windward Islands (Iles du Vent) - by a clear channel of 60 m.

  • In one of the actions of this war the "Centaur" and "Implacable," unsupported by the Swedish ships (which lay to leeward), cut out the Russian 80-80-gun ship "Sevolod" from the enemy's line and, after a desperate fight, forced her to strike.

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