meteoric
2 synonyms and 3 antonyms for meteoric, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Extremely rapid, dazzling, and often short-lived, like a meteor streaking across the sky.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use meteoric
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
meteoric rise
meteoric success
meteoric career
Etymology
From meteor + the adjective suffix -ic.
Full origin of meteoric →Frequently asked questions
What does “meteoric” mean?
The word “meteoric” means extremely rapid, dazzling, and often short-lived, like a meteor streaking across the sky. In plain terms, something that happens incredibly fast and dramatically, often too fast to last.
How do you pronounce “meteoric”?
“Meteoric” is pronounced mee-tee-O-rihk (/ˌmiːtiˈɒɹɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “meteoric” in a sentence?
Here is “meteoric” used in a sentence: “The band had a meteoric rise to fame after their song went viral.”
What part of speech is “meteoric”?
“Meteoric” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “meteoric” have?
“Meteoric” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: extremely rapid, dazzling, and often short-lived, like a meteor streaking across the sky.
