fugacious — lasting for a very short time; fleeting
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: lasting for a very short time; fleeting
Pronunciation (IPA): /fjuˈɡeɪʃəs/
Example Sentences
- My diet lasted only three days - it was embarrassingly fugacious.
- The fugacious scent of freshly baked cookies filled the kitchen briefly before everyone devoured them.
- Fame can be fugacious, here today and gone tomorrow.
fugacious
ADJECTIVE[/fjuˈɡeɪʃəs/]
lasting for a very short time; fleeting
The fugacious cherry blossoms scattered in the wind within seconds.
Even gracious luxury in spacious halls proves fugacious!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'fugax' meaning 'fleeing' or 'running away,' derived from 'fugere' (to flee). The word captures the idea of something that escapes or disappears quickly, like time slipping away.
Breakdown
fug- (to flee/escape) + -acious (having the quality of, tending to)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My diet lasted only three days - it was embarrassingly fugacious.”
“The fugacious scent of freshly baked cookies filled the kitchen briefly before everyone devoured them.”
“Fame can be fugacious, here today and gone tomorrow.”
“The fugacious rainbow appeared for just two minutes after the storm.”
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