adjective
- relating to or characteristic of an anticyclone, a weather system with high atmospheric pressure and winds that rotate clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere
Usage: meteorology
Examples
- The anticyclonic weather pattern brought clear skies and calm winds to the region.
- Anticyclonic circulation typically results in stable, dry conditions.
- The meteorologist predicted anticyclonic flow would dominate the forecast this week.
- During anticyclonic conditions, air pressure remains consistently high.
- The anticyclonic system moved slowly across the continent.
- Pilots prefer anticyclonic weather for smooth flying conditions.