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meteoric Antonyms

Opposite of meteoric

Pinning down the opposite of meteoric requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Developing or achieving success with sudden, dazzling rapidity; resembling a meteor in speed and brilliance.

Usage Example

"Her gradual rise from an unknown intern to the company's chief executive astonished the entire industry."

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gradual
slow
Strong
incremental
sluggish
unhurried

Similar words to meteoric

Words similar to meteoric shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

rapid
meteoritic
skyrocketing
atmospheric
swift
sudden
spectacular
dazzling
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Meteoric. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/meteoric
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