short-lived

adjective
UK: /ˌʃɔːtˈlɪvd/
US: /ˌʃɔːrtˈlɪvd/

  1. Lasting for only a short time.

    1. Their happiness was short-lived.
    2. The ceasefire proved short-lived, and fighting soon resumed in the area.

  2. Existing or popular for only a brief period.

    1. The plant has short-lived flowers.
    2. The band enjoyed short-lived fame before fading into obscurity a few years later.

Synonyms

transient brief fleeting ephemeral temporary

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "short-lived" in English means: Lasting for only a short time., Existing or popular for only a brief period..

The phonetic transcription of "short-lived" is /ˌʃɔːtˈlɪvd/ in British English and /ˌʃɔːrtˈlɪvd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "short-lived": transient, brief, fleeting, ephemeral, temporary.

Example usage of "short-lived": "Their happiness was short-lived.". More examples on the page.