meteoric

adjective me·te·or·ic \ ˌmē-tē-ˈȯr-ik , -ˈär- \

Updated on: 11 Apr 2018

Definition of meteoric

1 a : of or relating to a meteor

b : resembling a meteor in speed or in sudden and temporary brilliance

a meteoric rise to fame

2 : of, relating to, or derived from the earth's atmosphere

meteoric water

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meteorically

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The Everybody artist enjoyed a meteoric rise in 2017, and Netflix documented his strategic approach in catering to his dedicated fanbase, while also achieving mainstream success.

— michael saponara, Billboard, "Check out a Day in the Life of Logic Through Netflix's 'Rapture' Series Trailer: Exclusive," 29 Mar. 2018
The meteoric rise of Theranos hinged on a promise that its machines could perform myriad tests with a single drop of blood.

— joel rosenblatt, chicagotribune.com, "Theranos investors may vie with SEC to scavenge remains," 29 Mar. 2018
Test Results The meteoric rise of Theranos hinged on a promise that its machines could perform myriad tests with a single drop of blood.

— Bloomberg.com, "Theranos Investors Turn Scavengers on Wounded Unicorn’s Remains," 28 Mar. 2018
Accusations that Russia meddled in the 2016 US election -- the same election that saw Donald Trump's meteoric rise -- have rocked Washington and led to several formal investigations.

— nathan hodge and angela dewan, CNN, "Arms, oil and fake news: 6 ways Russia is changing the world," 16 Mar. 2018
But much of the credit for Domino's rise has flowed to Brandon's successor as CEO, J. Patrick Doyle, who recently left after a meteoric rise in the company's stock price.

— nathan bomey, USA TODAY, "Toys R Us liquidation marks bitter end for CEO David Brandon," 15 Mar. 2018
The meteoric rise of the trendy electronic cigarette JUUL has left school officials scrambling to educate parents and kids on the potential health risks.

— mari a. schaefer, Philly.com, "Juuling, the latest e-cig craze that has schools worried," 13 Mar. 2018
But by, 1979 the fantasy was over—and Studio 54 goes inside that meteoric rise and catastrophic fall.

— billboard staff, Billboard, "Tribeca Film Festival: Music-Themed Docs Spotlight Studio 54, Ed Sheeran, Blue Note Records," 7 Mar. 2018
Criminals follow the money Cyber thieves have watched bitcoin’s meteoric rise in value and decided it’s time to cash in.

— herb weisbaum, NBC News, "The hidden dangers of buying virtual currency go beyond a simple hack," 2 Mar. 2018

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First Known Use of meteoric

1785

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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adjective me·te·or·ic \ ˌmē-tē-ˈȯr-ik \

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1 : of or relating to a meteor

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2 : like a meteor in speed or in sudden and temporary success

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