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Fleeting: meaning, definitions and examples

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fleeting

 

[ ˈfliːtɪŋ ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

momentary

Lasting for a very short time; passing quickly; transient.

Synonyms

brief, ephemeral, momentary, transient

Examples of usage

  • A fleeting glance
  • A fleeting moment of happiness
  • Her fleeting visit left a lasting impression
Context #2 | Noun

time

A brief time; an instant.

Synonyms

instant, jiffy, moment, split second

Examples of usage

  • In the fleeting of a moment, everything can change
  • The fleeting of time is inevitable

Translations

Translations of the word "fleeting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 efémero

🇮🇳 क्षणिक

🇩🇪 flüchtig

🇮🇩 sekejap

🇺🇦 мимолетний

🇵🇱 przemijający

🇯🇵 儚い (はかない)

🇫🇷 éphémère

🇪🇸 efímero

🇹🇷 geçici

🇰🇷 덧없는 (deoteobsneun)

🇸🇦 عابر (ʿ ābir)

🇨🇿 pomíjivý

🇸🇰 prchavý

🇨🇳 短暂的 (duǎnzàn de)

🇸🇮 minljiv

🇮🇸 fljótur

🇰🇿 жылдам

🇬🇪 წარმომავლობა (ts'armomavloba)

🇦🇿 qısa müddətli

🇲🇽 efímero

Etymology

The word 'fleeting' originates from the Middle English 'fleten', meaning 'to drift, float'. Over time, it evolved to refer to something passing quickly or transient. The concept of time and impermanence has been associated with the word 'fleeting' throughout history, reflecting the transient nature of life and experiences.

See also: fleet, fleetingly, fleetingness.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,693, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.