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\ ˈshȯrt-ˈlivd 
also -ˈlīvd \
also -ˈlīvd \Definition of short-lived
: not living or lasting long
short-lived insects short-lived joy
Synonyms & Antonyms for short-lived
Synonyms
- brief,
- deciduous,
- ephemeral,
- evanescent,
- flash,
- fleeting,
- fugacious,
- fugitive,
- impermanent,
- momentary,
- passing,
- temporary,
- transient,
- transitory
Antonyms
- ceaseless,
- dateless,
- deathless,
- endless,
- enduring,
- eternal,
- everlasting,
- immortal,
- lasting,
- long-lived,
- permanent,
- perpetual,
- timeless,
- undying,
- unending
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short-lived
adjective English Language Learners Definition of short-lived
: living or lasting for a short time
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short-lived
adjective\ ˈshȯrt-ˈlivd, -ˈlīvd \
Kids Definition of short-lived
: living or lasting only a short time
short-lived joy
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The first known use of short-lived was in 1588
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