short–lived

adjective \ˈshȯrt-ˈlivd also -ˈlīvd\

: living or lasting for a short time

Full Definition of SHORT-LIVED

: not living or lasting long <short–lived insects> <short–lived joy>

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Synonyms: brief, deciduous, ephemeral, evanescent, flash, fleeting, fugacious, fugitive, impermanent, passing, short-lived, temporary, transient, transitory

Antonyms: ceaseless, dateless, deathless, endless, enduring, eternal, everlasting, immortal, lasting, long-lived, permanent, perpetual, timeless, undying, unending

SHORT-LIVED Defined for Kids

adjective \ˈshȯrt-ˈlivd, -ˈlīvd\

: living or lasting only a short time <short-lived joy>

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