meteoric

• Qualifie quelque chose qui se produit de manière très soudaine et rapide, comme un météore ; souvent utilisé pour décrire une ascension fulgurante vers la gloire ou le succès.

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.

   Météorique (relatif aux phénomènes atmosphériques)

   • 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.

   Synonymesatmosphericclimaticmeteorological

2. Relating to meteorsC1formalscientific

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

   relatif aux météores

   • 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.

   fulgurant (ascension, succès)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbriefdazzlinglightningovernightrapidspectacularswiftwhirlwind

   Antonymesgradualleisurelyslowsluggish