meteoric — very rapid and sudden; relating to meteors
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: very rapid and sudden; relating to meteors
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌmiː.tiˈɔːr.ɪk/
Korean meaning: 급속한, 눈부신; 유성의
Korean pronunciation: 미티**오**릭
Example Sentences
- The YouTuber's meteoric rise from zero to a million subscribers happened in just six months.
- After his meteoric success, he forgot all his old friends faster than a shooting star disappears.
- The startup's meteoric growth attracted investors like moths to a flame.
meteoric
ADJECTIVE//ˌmiː.tiˈɔːr.ɪk//
very rapid and sudden; relating to meteors
A young professional celebrates her meteoric rise to company CEO
His meteoric rise matched his atmospheric rhetoric!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'meteoron' meaning 'thing in the air' or 'phenomenon in the sky,' derived from 'meta-' (beyond) and 'aeirein' (to lift up). The word entered English via Late Latin and originally referred to atmospheric phenomena and celestial bodies.
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📝Examples
“The YouTuber's meteoric rise from zero to a million subscribers happened in just six months.”
“After his meteoric success, he forgot all his old friends faster than a shooting star disappears.”
“The startup's meteoric growth attracted investors like moths to a flame.”
“His meteoric fall from grace was as spectacular as his rise to power.”
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