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meteoric

/mɛtəˈrɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does meteoric mean?

adjective

Moving or traveling through space in a straight line, especially at high speed. Also, extremely successful or impressive, often for a short time.

Example

"The meteoric rise of the new company to the top of the market was a remarkable achievement."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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