meteoric

(mēt′ē ôrik)

adjective

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

Origin: ML meteoricus: also < meteor + -ic

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See meteoric in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Of, relating to, or formed by a meteoroid.
  2. Of or relating to the earth's atmosphere.
  3. 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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