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fugacious

adjective

lasting a very short time

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Word length
9
Starts with
F
Ends with
S
Contains
UG
Scrabble score
15

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Pronunciation

fjuːˈɡeɪ.ʃəs

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Definitions

adjective

  1. lasting a very short time

    “the ephemeral joys of childhood”

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Example Sentences

the ephemeral joys of childhood
a passing fancy
youth's transient beauty
love is transitory but it is eternal
fugacious blossoms

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