Southeast

Alternative forms

• south-east
• sou'-east

Full definition of southeast

Noun

1. The direction of the cardinal compass point halfway between south and east, specifically 135°, abbreviated as SE.

Derived terms

• southeast by east
• southeast by south

Coordinate terms

• (compass point) northeast, northwest, southwest

Adjective

adjective

1. southeastern (UK: south-eastern), southeasternmost; occupying a position that is relatively southeast of another.
2. Towards the southeast (UK: south-east); southeastwards.
3. From the southeast, southeasterly