fleeting — lasting for a very short time
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: lasting for a very short time
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfliːtɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My motivation to exercise is always fleeting - it disappears faster than pizza at a college party.
- The fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms reminds us to appreciate the present moment.
- His fleeting fame lasted about as long as a TikTok video - 15 seconds.
fleeting
ADJECTIVE[/ˈfliːtɪŋ/]
lasting for a very short time
The fleeting cherry blossoms fell before she could take a photo.
Bell goes TING and flees - fleeting sound, fleeting moment!
A fleeting meeting ends with greeting
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'fleeting', derived from the verb 'flee' (to run away quickly), combined with the present participle suffix '-ing'. The root traces back to Old English 'fleon' and Proto-Germanic origins, ultimately related to the concept of swift movement.
Breakdown
flee (to run away) + -ing (present participle/adjective suffix) = fleeting (passing quickly, transitory)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My motivation to exercise is always fleeting - it disappears faster than pizza at a college party.”
“The fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms reminds us to appreciate the present moment.”
“His fleeting fame lasted about as long as a TikTok video - 15 seconds.”
“She caught a fleeting glimpse of her ex at the mall and quickly hid behind a mannequin.”
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