short-lived | ||
1. | [ adjective ] enduring a very short time | |
Synonyms: | passing ephemeral transient transitory fugacious | |
Examples: | "the ephemeral joys of childhood" "a passing fancy" "youth's transient beauty" "love is transitory but at is eternal" "fugacious blossoms" |
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Related terms: | impermanent | |
2. | [ adjective ] enduring a very short time | |
Synonyms: | passing ephemeral transitory fugacious transient | |
Examples: | "the ephemeral joys of childhood" "a passing fancy" "youth's transient beauty" "love is transitory but at is eternal" "fugacious blossoms" |
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Related terms: | impermanent | |
Similar spelling: |
short_line Shurtliff shortlist shirttail |