Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

meteoric

adjective
/ˌmiːtiˈɔːrɪk/
Definition
Relating to or resembling a meteor; occurring in a sudden and dramatic manner.
Examples
  • Her meteoric career in the fashion industry surprised everyone.
  • The team’s meteoric rise to the top of the league was unprecedented.
  • He made a meteoric appearance at the event, catching everyone’s attention.
Meaning
The term ‘meteoric’ describes something that happens very quickly and is often associated with a rise to fame or success that seems sudden, much like a meteor streaking through the sky.
Synonyms
  • swift
  • rapid
  • instantaneous
  • explosive
  • brilliant