meteoric

adjective

me·​te·​or·​ic ˌmē-tē-ˈȯr-ik 

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1

a

: of or relating to a meteor

b

: resembling a meteor in speed or in sudden and temporary brilliance

a meteoric rise to fame

2

: of, relating to, or derived from the earth's atmosphere

meteoric water

meteorically

ˌmē-tē-ˈȯr-i-k(ə-)lē 

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adverb

Examples of meteoric in a Sentence

a meteoric rise to fame

Recent Examples on the Web

The latest sale illustrates the meteoric rise of sports team values, which have been exceptionally strong for the NFL. —Jessica Golden, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024

Its meteoric rise has been bolstered by a strategic focus on innovation and vertical integration, but recent headwinds may signal a potential turning point. —Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024

No one could have predicted her meteoric rise in profile after that ‒ aside from Giovanni herself. —Amber Hunt, The Enquirer, 10 Dec. 2024

Roan has previously opened up about her friendship with Carpenter, noting that the two have bonded over their meteoric rise to fame in such a relatively short period. —Toria Sheffield, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

meteoric

adjective

me·​te·​or·​ic ˌmēt-ē-ˈȯr-ik 

-ˈär-

1

: of or relating to a meteor

a meteoric shower

2

: resembling a meteor in speed or in sudden and temporary brilliance

a meteoric rise to fame

meteorically

-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb