Top synonyms for “short-lived”: ephemeral, fugacious, passing, transient, transitory, impermanent, temporary.
Definition
- (adjective)lasting a very short time“the ephemeral joys of childhood”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "short-lived"?
Common synonyms for "short-lived" include ephemeral, fugacious, passing, transient, transitory, impermanent. Our thesaurus lists 7 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "short-lived" mean?
lasting a very short time Example: "the ephemeral joys of childhood"
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