SHORT-LIVED
Dictionary entry overview: What does short-lived mean? • SHORT-LIVED (adjective)
The adjective SHORT-LIVED has 1 sense:
1. lasting a very short time
Familiarity information: SHORT-LIVED used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• SHORT-LIVED (adjective)
Meaning:
Lasting a very short time
Synonyms:
ephemeral; fugacious; passing; short-lived; transitory; transient
Context examples:
the ephemeral joys of childhood / a passing fancy / youth's transient beauty / love is transitory but at is eternal / fugacious blossoms
Similar:
impermanent; temporary (not permanent; not lasting)
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