fleetingly — for a very short time; briefly and quickly
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: for a very short time; briefly and quickly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfliːtɪŋli/
Korean meaning: 아주 짧은 시간 동안; 순간적으로, 잠깐
Korean pronunciation: **플리**팅리
Example Sentences
- The celebrity appeared fleetingly at the coffee shop, causing chaos among fans.
- His motivation to exercise appeared fleetingly every New Year.
- The opportunity for promotion appeared fleetingly in the competitive market.
fleetingly
ADVERB//ˈfliːtɪŋli//
for a very short time; briefly and quickly

a young child reaches out with cupped hands toward a beautiful monarch butterfly that hovers near a flower. The butterfly lands gently on the child's fingertip for just an instant. Almost immediately, the butterfly lifts off and begins flying away toward the trees. The child watches with wonder as the orange wings disappear into the distance. A parent nearby smiles at the brief magical encounter that happened so quickly. something beautiful appearing for a very short time before vanishing
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Meeting greetingly, parting fleetingly.
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고대 영어 'fleot'(떠다니다)에서 유래하여, 배가 물 위를 빠르게 지나가듯 시간이 빠르게 흘러가는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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“The celebrity appeared fleetingly at the coffee shop, causing chaos among fans.”
“His motivation to exercise appeared fleetingly every New Year.”
“The opportunity for promotion appeared fleetingly in the competitive market.”
“She fleetingly considered quitting her job to become a professional gamer.”
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