What is the meaning of meteoric?

adjective

  • Of or pertaining to atmospheric phenomena, especially weather and weather conditions.
    • usage: "meteorological factors"; "meteorological chart"; "meteoric (or meteorological) phenomena"
  • Pertaining to or consisting of meteors or meteoroids.
    • usage: "meteoric shower"; "meteoric impacts"
  • Like a meteor in speed or brilliance or transience.
    • usage: "a meteoric rise to fame"
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