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meteoric

[ mee-tee-awr-ik, -or- ]

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adjective

of, relating to, or consisting of meteors.
resembling a meteor in transient brilliance, suddenness of appearance, swiftness, etc.:
his meteoric rise in politics.
of or coming from the atmosphere; meteorological.

meteoric

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adjective

of, formed by, or relating to meteors
like a meteor in brilliance, speed, or transience
rare.
of or relating to the weather; meteorological

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Derived Forms

ˌ��ٱ�ˈ�ǰ��, adverb

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Other Word Forms

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Word History and Origins

Origin of meteoric¹

From the Medieval Latin word ��ٱ�ō��ܲ�, dating back to 1625–35. See meteor, -ic

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Junior H’s meteoric rise was made evident through 2024’s streaming data.

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The singer, 24, has enjoyed in meteoric rise in the past few years.

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Looking at Hackman’s résumé to understand how he saw himself, I’m drawn to 1974 when his success looked meteoric but he didn’t trust that Hollywood would welcome a leading man with a double chin.

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Or the Washington Commanders might continue their meteoric rise.

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Girma's rise to becoming one of the best defenders in the world has been meteoric.

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Meteor Deep meteoric shower

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