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(mēt′ē ôr′ik)

adjective

atmospheric or meteorological: hail is a meteoric phenomenon
of a meteor or meteors
like a meteor; momentarily dazzling or brilliant, flashing, or swift

Origin: ML meteoricus: also < meteor + -ic

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meteorically adverb

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adjective

Of, relating to, or formed by a meteoroid.
Of or relating to the earth's atmosphere.
Similar to a meteor in speed, brilliance, or brevity: a meteoric rise to fame.

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meˌte·orˈi·cal·ly adverb

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