meteoric Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective of or pertaining to atmospheric phenomena, especially weather and weather conditions
    meteorological; meteorologic.
    • meteorological factors
    • meteorological chart
    • meteoric (or meteorological) phenomena
  2. adjective pertaining to or consisting of meteors or meteoroids
    • meteoric shower
    • meteoric impacts
  3. adjective satellite like a meteor in speed or brilliance or transience
    • a meteoric rise to fame

WordNet

Me`te*or"ic adjective
Etymology
Cf. F. météorique.
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to a meteor, or to meteors; atmospheric, as, meteoric phenomena; meteoric stones.
  2. Influenced by the weather; as, meteoric conditions.
  3. Flashing; brilliant; transient; like a meteor; as, meteoric fame. "Meteoric politician." Craik.

Webster 1913