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fleeting
UK
/ˈfliːtɪŋ/
US
/ˈflitɪŋ/
Translations
more fleeting
Comp.
most fleeting
Super.
UK
/ˈfliːtɪŋ/
US
/ˈflitɪŋ/
She had a fleeting glimpse of the sunset before it disappeared behind the mountains.
Она мельком увидела закат, прежде чем он исчез за горами.
Their happiness was fleeting, as troubles soon followed.
Их счастье было быстротечным, так как вскоре последовали неприятности.
The fleeting nature of fame means it can be lost as quickly as it is gained.
Недолговечная природа славы означает, что её можно потерять так же быстро, как и обрести.
fleetings
pl
UK
/ˈfliːtɪŋ/
US
/ˈfliːtɪŋ/
Gerund; chiefly used in maritime/barging contexts to denote the act of arranging or moving vessels, also rare abstract noun for the act of passing swiftly.
Definitions
The fleeting moment of happiness was quickly overshadowed by reality.
Proper fleeting of the barges keeps the harbor clear of congestion.
The deer fleeted across the meadow, barely making a sound.
The summer days fleeted by, leaving us with cherished memories.