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fleeting

adjective

Lasting for a markedly brief time

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
F
Ends with
G
Contains
LE
Scrabble score
12
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈfliːtɪŋ

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Lasting for a markedly brief time

    “A fleeting glance”

In context

Example Sentences

A fleeting glance
Fugitive hours
Rapid momentaneous association of things that meet and pass
A momentary glimpse

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