meteoric
adjective
1. of or pertaining to atmospheric phenomena, especially weather and weather conditions
- meteorological factors
- meteorological chart
- meteoric (or meteorological) phenomena
Similar word(s): meteorologic, meteorological
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
Similar word(s): fast
Sentences with meteoric as an adjective:
- Her meteoric rise to power was followed by a slow, lackluster career at the top.