short-lived Synonyms

short-lived Meaning

Wordnet

short-lived (s)

lasting a very short time

Webster

short-lived (a.)

Not living or lasting long; being of short continuance; as, a short-lived race of beings; short-lived pleasure; short-lived passion.

short-lived Sentence Examples

  1. The short-lived joy of the victory was quickly overshadowed by the realization of the sacrifices made.
  2. The politician's short-lived popularity vanished as soon as his scandals became public knowledge.
  3. The company's short-lived success was attributed to a clever marketing campaign rather than a sustainable business model.
  4. The storm was short-lived, but it left behind a trail of destruction in its wake.
  5. The romance was short-lived, ending as quickly as it had begun.
  6. The experiment was short-lived, as the researchers encountered unexpected complications.
  7. The respite from the heat was short-lived, as the sun soon returned with a vengeance.
  8. The short-lived ceasefire was quickly broken, plunging the region back into conflict.
  9. The celebrity's career was short-lived, fading away as quickly as it had risen.
  10. The joy of the newlyweds was short-lived, as tragedy struck just a few months into their marriage.

FAQs About the word short-lived

lasting a very short timeNot living or lasting long; being of short continuance; as, a short-lived race of beings; short-lived pleasure; short-lived passion.

flash,brief, transient, ephemeral, passing, fleeting, temporary, little, fugacious, evanescent

permanent, lasting, unending,permanent, enduring, immortal, everlasting, immortal, unending, enduring

The short-lived joy of the victory was quickly overshadowed by the realization of the sacrifices made.

The politician's short-lived popularity vanished as soon as his scandals became public knowledge.

The company's short-lived success was attributed to a clever marketing campaign rather than a sustainable business model.

The storm was short-lived, but it left behind a trail of destruction in its wake.