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meteoric

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ˌmitiˈɔɹɪk// UK //mˌiːtɪˈɒɹɪk// me·te·oric

adj. describing something that happens very quickly and is very successful. It is often used to talk about a person's career or a company's growth.

adj. characterised by rapid and dramatic progress or success. Often used to describe the trajectory of a career or the rise of a company.


SIMPLE

The young athlete had a meteoric rise to fame.

CONTEXTUAL

After winning the national championship, the team's meteoric success led to a series of high-profile international tours.

COMPLEX

The meteoric growth of the tech startup was fueled by a combination of innovative software and aggressive marketing, though such rapid expansion eventually led to internal management challenges.

Synonyms
Origin

From meteor + -ic.

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