short-lived

short–lived

adj \ˈshȯrt-ˈlivd also -ˈlīvd\

Definition of SHORT-LIVED

: not living or lasting long <short–lived insects> <short–lived joy>

First Known Use of SHORT-LIVED

1588

Related to SHORT-LIVED

Synonyms: brief, deciduous, ephemeral, evanescent, flash, fleeting, fugacious, fugitive, impermanent, passing, short-lived, temporary, transient, transitory

Antonyms: ceaseless, dateless, deathless, endless, enduring, eternal, everlasting, immortal, lasting, long-lived, permanent, perpetual, timeless, undying, unending

Related Words: little, short, shortish; acting, interim, provisional, short-term

Near Antonyms: lifelong; continuing, durable, persistent; imperishable, indefectible, indestructible

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