Meteorically: meaning, definitions and examples

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meteorically

 

[ ˌmiːtəˈɔːrɪkli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

rapid rise

Meteorically refers to something that occurs with great speed or in a sudden, dramatic way, much like a meteor streaking across the sky. This term often describes a rapid increase in success, popularity, or fame.

Synonyms

dramatically, rapidly, swiftly

Examples of usage

  • He achieved fame meteorically after his first album.
  • Her career took off meteorically after the award ceremony.
  • The company's profits grew meteorically in the past year.

Translations

Translations of the word "meteorically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 meteoricamente

🇮🇳 मौसमीय रूप से

🇩🇪 meteorisch

🇮🇩 meteorik

🇺🇦 метеорично

🇵🇱 meteorycznie

🇯🇵 流星のように

🇫🇷 météoriquement

🇪🇸 meteóricamente

🇹🇷 meteorolojik olarak

🇰🇷 유성처럼

🇸🇦 مُناخيًا

🇨🇿 meteoriticky

🇸🇰 meteoriticky

🇨🇳 流星般地

🇸🇮 meteorsko

🇮🇸 fellandi

🇰🇿 метеорлық

🇬🇪 მეტეორიული

🇦🇿 meteorik

🇲🇽 meteóricamente

Word origin

The term 'meteorically' is derived from the word 'meteor', which comes from the Greek word 'meteōron', meaning 'something high up' or 'a lofty object in the sky'. In ancient times, meteors were thought to be divine phenomena, and their appearance was often associated with significant events or changes. As the scientific understanding of meteors evolved, the term began to symbolize rapid, fleeting, and often spectacular occurrences. The adverbial form 'meteorically' emerged in the late 19th century, as a way to describe not just celestial phenomena, but also metaphorical leaps in success or growth that occur with remarkable speed. Over time, the term has been increasingly used in the context of business, entertainment, and personal achievements, emphasizing the idea of achieving success quickly and dramatically.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,736, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.