meteoric

Adjective

• of or pertaining to atmospheric phenomena, especially weather and weather conditions
  • "meteoric (or meteorological) phenomena"
• pertaining to or consisting of meteors or meteoroids
  • "meteoric shower"
  • "meteoric impacts"

Adjective Satellite

• like a meteor in speed or brilliance or transience
  • "a meteoric rise to fame"

Adj

• Of, pertaining to, or originating from a meteor.
• Like a meteor in speed, brilliance, or ephemeralness.
• Originating in the atmosphere.
• Influenced by the weather.

Examples

• "a meteoric flower"
• "Her meteoric rise to power was followed by a slow, lackluster career at the top."
• "meteoric iron"

Synonyms

meteorologic, meteorological

Related Words

meteor, meteorite, meteoritic, meteoritics, meteoroid, meteoroidal, meteorological, meteorology