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short-lived

UK
/ʃɔːt lɪvd/
US
/ʃɔrt lɪvd/

Translations

short-livedadjective
shorter-lived
Comp.
shortest-lived
Super.
UK
/ʃɔːt lɪvd/
US
/ʃɔrt lɪvd/
The excitement over the new product was short-lived.
L'enthousiasme pour le nouveau produit a été éphémère.
de courte durée
The agreement turned out to be short-lived.
L'accord s'est révélé de courte durée.
Additional translations
de courte vieS'emploie surtout pour les êtres vivants, notamment en contexte scientifique.
Synonyms
brief
short-term
momentary
temporary
fleeting
transient
ephemeral
passing
Antonyms
long-lived

Definitions

short-livedadjective
Lasting for a brief period of time; not enduring.
The excitement over the new product was short-lived, as interest quickly waned.
Having a naturally brief life span or duration of existence.
Mayflies are among the most short-lived insects, surviving only a few hours after emerging.
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