fugacious — lasting for a very short time; fleeting
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: lasting for a very short time; fleeting
Pronunciation (IPA): /fjuˈɡeɪʃəs/
Korean meaning: 매우 짧은 시간 동안 지속되는; 덧없는, 순간적인
Korean pronunciation: 퓨**게**이셔스
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
Wedding guests watch fugacious soap bubbles pop moments after being blown
Even gracious luxury in spacious halls proves fugacious!
🎤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.
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🔗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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