Definition: "Anticyclonic" refers to a wind pattern that is constantly moving in the opposite direction from its normal flow. This means that during periods of high pressure, winds are moved towards the east or west, while on low pressure days, they move towards the north or south. Definition: Anticyclonic winds are characterized by a distinct, stationary northerly or southeasterly pattern of wind movement with no east or west component. This is often caused by an increase in atmospheric moisture or water vapor as the sun is high above the Earth's surface.