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单词 meteorically
释义

meteoric

adjective

me·​te·​or·​ic ˌmē-tē-ˈȯr-ik How to pronounce meteoric (audio)
-ˈär-
1
a
: of or relating to a meteor
b
: resembling a meteor in speed or in sudden and temporary brilliance
a meteoric rise to fame
2
: of, relating to, or derived from the earth's atmosphere
meteoric water
meteorically
ˌmē-tē-ˈȯr-i-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce meteoric (audio)
-ˈär-
adverb

Example Sentences

a meteoric rise to fame
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Word History

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

meteoric

adjective

me·​te·​or·​ic ˌmē-tē-ˈȯr-ik How to pronounce meteoric (audio)
1
: of or relating to a meteor
meteoric impacts
2
: like a meteor in speed or in sudden and temporary success
a meteoric career

meteorically

adverb

as in rapidly

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • rapidly
  • quickly
  • swiftly
  • speedily
  • apace
  • briskly
  • swift
  • immediately
  • quick
  • fast
  • fleetly
  • promptly
  • hastily
  • readily
  • recklessly
  • abruptly
  • suddenly
  • presto
  • full tilt
  • soon
  • impulsively
  • rashly
  • impetuously
  • posthaste
  • pronto
  • snappily

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • slowly
  • sluggishly
  • tardily
  • leisurely
  • slow
  • deliberately
  • laggardly
  • cautiously
  • heavily
  • carefully
  • purposefully
  • pokily
  • ploddingly
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