weather-wise

[weth-er-wahyz]

adjective

1. skillful in predicting weather.

2. skillful in predicting reactions, opinions, etc..

   weather-wise political experts.

weather-wise

adjective

1. skilful or experienced in predicting weather conditions

2. skilful or experienced in predicting trends in public opinion, reactions, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of weather-wise¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, weather-wise is from the late Middle English word wederwise. See weather, wise ¹

Example Sentences

Last year there were some sunny spells, some patchy rain, average temperatures with neither mud nor blazing heat - pretty similar to what may be in store weather-wise for this year.

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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.

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The last few days might have felt like a shock to the system weather-wise.

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The drive home around 5:30 p.m. was predictably slow but relatively uneventful weather-wise.

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No two days or places will look the same weather-wise and weather apps may struggle to pin down the showers towards the latter part of the weekend.

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