transitory

Speech parts

1. transitory - Adjective

2. transitory - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Continuing only for a short time; not enduring; fleeting; evanescent.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

short-lived transient passing brief ephemeral fugacious little short inconstant seasonable flying temporary quick unstable shifting

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Antonyms

evergreen long great strong macrobiotic fixed

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Related terms

transient

Phrases with the word

transitory insect transitory fly during a transitory period less transitory transitory pursuit choses transitory

Examples

the ephemeral joys of childhood Source: Internet

a passing fancy Source: Internet

youth's transient beauty Source: Internet

love is transitory but it is eternal Source: Internet

fugacious blossoms Source: Internet

Another way that research indicates that humour helps with the ageing process, is through helping the individual to create and maintain strong social relationship during transitory periods in their lives. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

transitology transitorily transitoriness transitory fly transitory insect transitory pursuit