⏳fleeting

Meaning

lasting for a very short time

lasting for only a short time; brief; transient

Lasting for a very short time; passing quickly.

Example Sentences

She had a fleeting smile before she left.

The fleeting moment of happiness was soon replaced by sadness.

Happiness can be fleeting, so cherish every moment.

Example Expressions

fleeting moment

Synonyms

brief, short-lived, momentary, transient, temporary, transitory

Entry 1

brief, short-lived, momentary, transient

Entry 2

brief, temporary, short-lived, transient

Entry 3

brief, momentary, transitory

Antonyms

enduring, lasting, permanent, eternal

Entry 1

enduring, lasting, permanent

Entry 2

permanent, lasting, enduring, eternal

Entry 3

lasting, eternal, enduring

Collocations

fleeting glance, fleeting thought, fleeting opportunity, fleeting impression, fleeting moment, fleeting happiness

Entry 1

fleeting glance, fleeting thought, fleeting opportunity, fleeting impression

Entry 2

fleeting moment, fleeting glance, fleeting happiness