Meteoric (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Pertaining to or consisting of meteors or meteoroids; "meteoric shower"; "meteoric impacts".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
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Meaning 2
Like a meteor in speed or brilliance or transience; "a meteoric rise to fame".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Her company experienced a meteoric growth in the tech industry, becoming a leading brand within a year.
- The new singer's meteoric rise to fame was attributed to her powerful voice and energetic stage presence.
- The young athlete's meteoric ascent to the top of the sport was cut short by a devastating injury.
- The politician's meteoric fall from power was due to a series of scandals and public outcry.
- The band's meteoric success was fleeting, and they struggled to maintain their fan base after their debut album.
Meaning 3
Of or pertaining to atmospheric phenomena, especially weather and weather conditions; "meteorological factors"; "meteorological chart"; "meteoric (or meteorological) phenomena".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).