fireball

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an especially luminous meteor (sometimes exploding)
  2. noun a highly energetic and indefatigable person
  3. noun a ball of fire (such as the sun or a ball-shaped discharge of lightning)

Etymology

The noun is derived from fire (noun) + ball (noun). The adjective and verb are derived from the noun.

In classic literature

Synonyms

bolide

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