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meteoric Synonyms

Another word for meteoric

Choosing another word for meteoric depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 rapid rise from an unknown intern to the company's chief executive astonished the entire industry."

Strongest
rapid
Strong
skyrocketing
swift
sudden
spectacular
dazzling
overnight

• adjective (Context 2)

Relating to, consisting of, or caused by meteors or meteorites.

Usage Example

"Geologists examined the ancient crater for traces of meteoritic iron and shattered rock."

Strongest
meteoritic

• adjective (Context 3)

Originating from or relating to the Earth's atmosphere, especially describing water derived from rain or snow.

Usage Example

"Hydrologists analyzed how atmospheric water percolates through the limestone to replenish the underground aquifer."

Strong
atmospheric
meteorological

Opposites of meteoric

The opposite of meteoric shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

gradual
slow
incremental
sluggish
unhurried
See all opposites of meteoric

• Nearby Words

metastasize
metaverse
meteor
meteoric
meteorically
meteorite
meteorological

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Meteoric. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/meteoric
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