meteoric
ADJECTIVE
/,miti'ɔrɪk/
8 LETTERS · 4 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH M
meteoric is a valid 8-letter word worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
M3E1T1E1O1R1I1C3
3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 =12 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 24TRIPLE WORD → 36
MEANING
What does meteoric mean?
ADJECTIVE · 2 SENSES
1
Of or pertaining to atmospheric phenomena, especially weather and weather conditions.
“meteoric (or meteorological) phenomena”
SYNONYMS
2
Like a meteor in speed or brilliance or transience.
“a meteoric rise to fame”
SIMILAR
OTHER · 1 SENSE
1
Pertaining to or consisting of meteors or meteoroids.
“meteoric shower”
“meteoric impacts”
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