fleeting

verb adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: fleet-ing (2)

English Definition

Lasting for a very short time

Example Sentence

We only caught a fleeting glimpse of her.

US IPA /ˈfliːtɪŋ/

UK IPA /ˈfliːtɪŋ/

brief transient temporary ephemeral short-lived

permanent lasting eternal