Synonyms of windward

Noun

1. windward, direction

usage: the direction from which the wind is coming

2. windward, side, face

usage: the side of something that is toward the wind

Adjective

1. windward (vs. leeward), upwind, weather(prenominal)

usage: on the side exposed to the wind; "the windward islands"

Adverb

1. windward, downwind

usage: away from the wind; "they were sailing windward"

Definition and meaning of windward (Dictionary)