What is another word for northwestwardly?
Pronunciation: [nɔːθwˈɛstwədli] (IPA) 
Northwestwardly is a directional term that indicates movement in a northwest direction. Its synonyms are several, including nor'west, NW, or northwest. Other possible synonyms include nor'westerly, northwestward, and northwesterly. In colloquial language, you might also hear the expression "heading NW" or "moving northwest." In geographical or navigational contexts, you might encounter the abbreviation NWB or the compass rose symbol pointing at 315 degrees or between the West and the North. Whatever the phrase or its variations, they all suggest that one is moving towards the northwest or a location northwest of the current position.
