meteoric

• Beschreibt etwas, das sehr plötzlich und schnell geschieht, wie ein Meteor; wird oft für einen kometenhaften Aufstieg zu Ruhm oder Erfolg verwendet.

Describes something that happens very suddenly and quickly, like a meteor; often used to describe a rapid rise to fame or success.

1. Relating to weatherC1formalscientific

   Of or pertaining to atmospheric phenomena, especially weather and climatic conditions.

   Meteorologisch

   • Meteorologists study meteoric patterns to predict storms.
   • The region experienced a sudden meteoric change in temperature.
   • Ancient texts describe meteoric events like rain and wind as divine signs.

   Synonymeatmosphericclimaticmeteorological

2. Relating to meteorsC1formalscientific

   Pertaining to or consisting of meteors or meteoroids from outer space.

   Meteoriten-

   • The meteoric shower lit up the night sky.
   • Scientists analyzed the composition of the meteoric debris.
   • A large meteoric impact is believed to have caused the extinction of dinosaurs.

3. Rapid and spectacularB2formal

   Like a meteor in speed, brilliance, or transience; extremely fast or dazzling but often short-lived.

   Rasant und spektakulär

   • Her meteoric rise to fame surprised everyone.
   • The company's meteoric growth ended abruptly with the market crash.
   • His meteoric career in tech lasted only a few years.

   Synonymebriefdazzlinglightningovernightrapidspectacularswiftwhirlwind

   Antonymegradualleisurelyslowsluggish