meteoric
adjective/ˌmiːtiˈɔːrɪk/
Frequency rank: #17,133 most common English word
Meaning
Very rapid and spectacular, like a meteor flashing across the sky.
Example sentence
Her rise to fame was so meteoric that even industry veterans were left speechless.
Synonyms & related words
- rapid
- spectacular
- swift
- dazzling
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