Fleeting: meaning, definitions and examples

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fleeting

[ ˈfliːtɪŋ ]

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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

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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

Word origin

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.