meteoric

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

adjective

1. of, relating to, or consisting of meteors.
2. resembling a meteor in transient brilliance, suddenness of appearance, swiftness, etc.:

   his meteoric rise in politics.

3. of or coming from the atmosphere; meteorological.

meteoric

/ ˌmiːtɪˈɒrɪk /

adjective

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

Derived Forms

• ˌmeteˈorically, adverb

Other Words From

• mete·ori·cal·ly adverb
• nonme·te·oric adjective
• nonme·te·ori·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of meteoric¹

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

Example Sentences

Roan entered her breakout single Good Luck, Babe! in both categories, after a meteoric rise to fame over the last 12 months.

From BBC

But despite its meteoric rise, a deep mystery remains at its heart: what is the true identity of its founder, the elusive Satoshi Nakamoto?

From BBC

L.A.’s Latino community never forgot that chapter in the city’s history, but Valenzuela’s meteoric rise and everyman appeal proved hard to resist.

From Los Angeles Times

After last season's meteoric campaign, Spanish minnows Girona are having to adapt to life in the Champions League.

From BBC

In the past few months, Roan has experienced a meteoric rise, going from a relatively unknown artist to having five songs simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100.

From Salon