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meteoric

me·te·or·ic [ mtee áwrik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. very fast or brilliant: characterized by great speed or brilliance

2. relating to meteors: relating to or resembling meteors


me·te·or·i·cal·ly adverb
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