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
It's been bizarre day weather-wise in Glasgow today, with sunglasses and waterproofs required in equal measure.
From BBC • Mar. 22, 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
What’s on tap this week weather-wise in Seattle and the Puget Sound region?
From Seattle Times • Mar. 8, 2022
Every pakeha said he was "weather-wise;" but all the Maori said it was a "poaka whai mana," a pig possessed of mana; it had more than natural powers and could foretell rain.
From Old New Zealand A Tale of the Good Old Times; and A History of the War in the North against the Chief Heke, in the Year 1845 by Maori, A Pakeha
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