fleeting

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/ˈfliːtɪŋ/ English

Definitions

verb

To float.
To pass over rapidly; to skim the surface of.“a ship that fleets the gulf”
To hasten over; to cause to pass away lightly, or in mirth and joy.
To flee, to escape, to speed away.

adjective

Passing quickly; of short duration.

Related words

Synonyms

ephemeral momentary momentaneous moving short fugitive transient transitory short-lived temporary short-term brief unique elusive volatile mayfly

Associated

expletives expletive glimpse glance pleasures moments ayr netted moonlight impressions filly

Rhymes

bleating meeting cheating meting beating heating competing retreating overeating depleting

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