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short–lived

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adjective \ˈshȯrt-ˈlivd also -ˈlīvd\

Definition of short–lived

  1. :  not living or lasting long short–lived insects short–lived joy

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First Known Use of short–lived

1588

short–lived Synonyms

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

SHORT–LIVED Defined for English Language Learners

short-lived

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adjective

Definition of short–lived for English Language Learners

  • : living or lasting for a short time

SHORT–LIVED Defined for Kids

short–lived

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adjective \ˈshȯrt-ˈlivd, -ˈlīvd\

Definition of short–lived for Students

  1. :  living or lasting only a short time short-lived joy

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