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- [mee-tee-awr-ik, -or-]
- /ˌmi tiˈɔr ɪk, -ˈɒr-/
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- [mee-tee-awr-ik, -or-]
- /ˌmi tiˈɔr ɪk, -ˈɒr-/
Definitions of meteorically word
- adjective meteorically of, relating to, or consisting of meteors. 1
- adjective meteorically resembling a meteor in transient brilliance, suddenness of appearance, swiftness, etc.: his meteoric rise in politics. 1
- adjective meteorically of or coming from the atmosphere; meteorological. 1
- noun meteorically In a meteoric manner. 1
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Origin of meteorically
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 Meteorically
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
meteorically 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
meteorically usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for meteorically
adverb meteorically
- swiftly — moving or capable of moving with great speed or velocity; fleet; rapid: a swift ship.
- dramatically — of or relating to the drama.
- rapidly — occurring within a short time; happening speedily: rapid growth.
- suddenly — happening, coming, made, or done quickly, without warning, or unexpectedly: a sudden attack.
- spectacularly — of or like a spectacle; marked by or given to an impressive, large-scale display.
Antonyms for meteorically
adverb meteorically
- gradually — taking place, changing, moving, etc., by small degrees or little by little: gradual improvement in health.
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