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Term: meteorically

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1: Rapidly or quickly

Definition: In a manner that resembles the speed or trajectory of a meteor.

Sample Sentence 1: The popularity of the new smartphone rose meteorically after its launch.

Sample Sentence 2: The stock prices fell meteorically, causing significant losses for investors.

Sense 2: Extraordinarily or dramatically

Definition: In a way that is astonishing or surprising.

Sample Sentence 1: She ascended through the corporate ranks meteorically, becoming the CEO at a young age.

Sample Sentence 2: The young artist's talent allowed him to gain meteorically popularity in the art world.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Pertaining to meteors or resembling their properties

Definition: Relating to or characterized by meteors or their qualities.

Sample Sentence 1: The meteorically bright streak across the sky caught everyone's attention.

Sample Sentence 2: The meteorically fast object moving through the atmosphere left a trail of gas.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: Local term for a fast-moving object

Definition: A colloquial term used in local dialects to refer to something that moves or changes quickly.

Sample Sentence 1: "That car went by meteorically!" exclaimed the excited onlooker.

Sample Sentence 2: His rise to fame was meteorically, capturing the attention of the entire town.

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