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.
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.
From BBC
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
The last few days might have felt like a shock to the system weather-wise.
From BBC
The drive home around 5:30 p.m. was predictably slow but relatively uneventful weather-wise.
From Los Angeles Times
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