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
The last few days might have felt like a shock to the system weather-wise.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 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
In the waning autumn the scene was still fair, even though the day was overcast as this day was, from which the weather-wise and even the weather-unwise could freely and confidently prophesy rain.
From The Lady of Loyalty House A Novel by Justin H. (Justin Huntly) McCarthy
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