transitory

Meaning

Not permanent; temporary.

not permanent; lasting for a limited time

Not permanent; lasting a short time.

Example Sentences

The transitory nature of fame makes it difficult to maintain.

Life's troubles are often transitory.

Their happiness was transitory, soon replaced by reality.

Synonyms

temporary, short-lived, ephemeral, fleeting, brief, short-term, passing

Entry 1

temporary, short-lived

Entry 2

temporary, ephemeral, fleeting, brief, short-term

Entry 3

temporary, short-term, brief, passing

Antonyms

permanent, long-lasting, lasting, enduring, stable

Entry 1

permanent, long-lasting

Entry 2

permanent, lasting, enduring, stable

Entry 3

permanent, enduring

Collocations

transitory phase, transitory period, transitory state, transitory joy, transitory situation

Entry 2

transitory phase, transitory period, transitory state

Entry 3

transitory phase, transitory joy, transitory situation