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meteoric
adjective me·te·or·ic \ˌmē-tē-ˈȯr-ik, -ˈär-\
: very sudden or fast
: marked by very quick success
Full Definition of METEORIC
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>
— me·te·or·i·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of METEORIC
1785
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meteoric
adjective me·te·or·ic \ˌmē-tē-ˈȯr-ik\
Definition of METEORIC for Kids
1
: of or relating to a meteor <meteoric impacts>
2
: like a meteor in speed or in sudden and temporary success <a meteoric career>
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