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- [mee-tee-awr-ik, -or-]
- /ˌmi tiˈɔr ɪk, -ˈɒr-/
- /ˌmiː.tiˈɒr.ɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mee-tee-awr-ik, -or-]
- /ˌmi tiˈɔr ɪk, -ˈɒr-/
Definitions of meteoric word
- adjective meteoric of, relating to, or consisting of meteors. 1
- adjective meteoric resembling a meteor in transient brilliance, suddenness of appearance, swiftness, etc.: his meteoric rise in politics. 1
- adjective meteoric of or coming from the atmosphere; meteorological. 1
- noun meteoric Of or relating to meteors or meteorites. 1
- adjective meteoric relating to meteors 1
- adjective meteoric rapid and spectacular 1
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Origin of meteoric
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
From the Medieval Latin word meteōricus, dating back to 1625-35. See meteor, -ic
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Parts of speech for Meteoric
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
meteoric popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for meteoric
adj meteoric
- dazzling — Something that is dazzling is very impressive or beautiful.
- fleeting — swift; rapid: to be fleet of foot; a fleet horse.
- momentary — lasting but a moment; very brief; fleeting: a momentary glimpse.
- rapid — occurring within a short time; happening speedily: rapid growth.
- spectacular — of or like a spectacle; marked by or given to an impressive, large-scale display.
adjective meteoric
- dramatic — of or relating to the drama.
- sudden — happening, coming, made, or done quickly, without warning, or unexpectedly: a sudden attack.
- impressive — having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable: an impressive ceremony; an impressive appearance.
- brilliant — A brilliant person, idea, or performance is extremely clever or skilful.
- quick — done, proceeding, or occurring with promptness or rapidity, as an action, process, etc.; prompt; immediate: a quick response.
Antonyms for meteoric
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