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SHORT-LIVED Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word short-lived. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word short-lived. (close relations)
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ephemeral
adjectiveadj
noun

• anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day in its winged form

adjective satellite

• lasting a very short time

passing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective

• of advancing the ball by throwing it

noun

• (American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

• euphemistic expressions for death

• the motion of one object relative to another

• the end of something

• a bodily reaction of changing from one place or stage to another

• going by something that is moving in order to get in front of it

• success in satisfying a test or requirement

adverb

• to an extraordinary degree

adjective satellite

• lasting a very short time

• allowing you to pass (e.g., an examination or inspection) satisfactorily

• hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough

transient
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• of a mental act; causing effects outside the mind

noun

• one who stays for only a short time

• (physics) a short-lived oscillation in a system caused by a sudden change of voltage or current or load

adjective satellite

• lasting a very short time

brief
adjectiveadj
noun

• a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case

• a condensed written summary or abstract

adjective satellite

• of short duration or distance

• concise and succinct

• (of clothing) very short

verb

• give essential information to someone

evanescent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• tending to vanish like vapor

fleeting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lasting for a markedly brief time

fugitive
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

• someone who is sought by law officers; someone trying to elude justice

adjective satellite

• lasting for a markedly brief time

momentary
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lasting for a markedly brief time

quick
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
noun

• any area of the body that is highly sensitive to pain (as the flesh underneath the skin or a fingernail or toenail)

adverb

• with little or no delay

adjective satellite

• accomplished rapidly and without delay

• hurried and brief

• moving quickly and lightly

• apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity

• performed with little or no delay

• easily aroused or excited

temporary
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not permanent; not lasting

noun

• a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis

adjective satellite

• lacking continuity or regularity

fugacious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lasting a very short time

transitory
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lasting a very short time

Best Hypernyms For SHORT-LIVED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for short-lived, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
ephemeral fleeting temporary transitory

Alternatives for EPHEMERAL

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