weather-wise
Americanadjective
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skillful in predicting weather.
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skillful in predicting reactions, opinions, etc..
weather-wise political experts.
adjective
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skilful or experienced in predicting weather conditions
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skilful or experienced in predicting trends in public opinion, reactions, etc
Etymology
Origin of weather-wise
First recorded in 1350–1400, weather-wise is from the late Middle English word wederwise. See weather, wise 1
Example Sentences
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Canceled ports aside, we absolutely lucked out on the cruise, weather-wise.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025
Although not the peak, Wednesday night could be more favourable weather-wise with more widespread clear spells after sunset across the far south of the UK.
From BBC • Oct. 7, 2024
The drive home around 5:30 p.m. was predictably slow but relatively uneventful weather-wise.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 2024
Flight frequency is another potential hazard; if something goes wrong weather-wise or mechanically, it may take a while before a low-cost carrier can get you on your way.
From New York Times • Apr. 20, 2022
If either of you is weather-wise," he said, "I wish you would tell me what that cloud means.
From Louisiana by Burnett, Frances Hodgson
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