Meteoric Definition & Meaning

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