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meteoric

me·teo·ric

UK/ˌmiːtiˈɒɹɪk/ US/ˌmitiˈɔrɪk/ rare

adjective

1.

of or pertaining to atmospheric phenomena, especially weather and weather conditions

  • “meteorological factors”
  • “meteorological chart”
  • “meteoric (or meteorological) phenomena”
2.

pertaining to or consisting of meteors or meteoroids

  • “meteoric shower”
  • “meteoric impacts”
3.

like a meteor in speed or brilliance or transience

  • “a meteoric rise to fame”
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Origin

From meteor + -ic.

Phrases

  • meteoric iron
  • meteoric water

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