Transient

adjective
/ˈtrænziənt/

Meaning

lasting for only a short time; temporary
Lasting only for a short time; temporary.

Example Sentences

The beauty of spring flowers is transient.

The transient nature of the storm surprised everyone.

Example Expressions

transient guest

Synonyms

temporary, brief, short-lived, fleeting, momentary
Entry 1
temporary, brief, short-lived, fleeting, momentary
Entry 2
temporary, short-lived, momentary, fleeting

Antonyms

permanent, lasting, enduring, eternal
Entry 1
permanent, lasting, enduring, eternal
Entry 2
permanent, lasting

Collocations

transient nature, transient population, transient phenomenon, transient visitor, transient effect
Entry 1
transient nature, transient population, transient phenomenon
Entry 2
transient visitor, transient effect, transient population

Related Vocabularies

Neat, tidy, and in good order.
Involving much sitting and little physical activity.
Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
Overly sentimental, often tearfully or weakly emotional.
occurring, operating, or done at the same time
extremely cruel or uncivilized

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