meteoric
Meteoric (adjective) means Extremely rapid, dazzling, and often short-lived, like a meteor streaking across the sky. Example: “The band had a meteoric rise to fame after their song went viral.”
How to use meteoric
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that happens incredibly fast and dramatically, often too fast to last.
Almost always used for a rise (in fame, success, or a career) — "meteoric fall" sounds odd, since the word carries a sense of dazzling ascent.
Word forms
more meteoric comparative, most meteoric superlative
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The band had a _____ rise to fame after their song went viral.
Etymology
From meteor + the adjective suffix -ic.
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Rhymes for meteoric
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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.