meteoric (adj.)

  1. of or pertaining to atmospheric phenomena, especially weather and weather conditions; meteorological factors; meteorological chart; meteoric (or meteorological) phenomena

    [ Syn: meteorologic , meteorological ]

  2. pertaining to or consisting of meteors or meteoroids; meteoric shower; meteoric impacts'

  3. like a meteor in speed or brilliance or transience; a meteoric rise to fame'

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