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transitory

adjective

Lasting a very short time

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
T
Ends with
Y
Contains
RA
Scrabble score
13
CEFR level
B1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈtɹæn.zɪ.t(ə)ɹɪ

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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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