Transient (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Lasting a very short time; "the ephemeral joys of childhood"; "a passing fancy"; "youth's transient beauty"; "love is transitory but it is eternal"; "fugacious blossoms".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Passing
• Fugacious
• Transitory
• Ephemeral
• Short-lived

Related Words

• Transiency (noun)
• Transient (noun)
• Transience (noun)

Meaning ²

Of a mental act; causing effects outside the mind.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Transeunt