fleeting

• Bezeichnet etwas, das nur sehr kurze Zeit dauert oder schnell vorübergeht.

Describes something that lasts for a very short time; passing quickly.

1. Very brief or short-livedB2formal

   Lasting for a very short time; passing quickly.

   Flüchtig

   • She caught a fleeting glimpse of the celebrity as he passed by.
   • The beauty of the sunset was fleeting but unforgettable.
   • He experienced a fleeting moment of doubt before making his decision.

   Synonymebriefephemeralevanescentmomentarypassingshort-livedtemporarytransienttransitorytumultuous

   Antonymeenduringeternaleverlastinglastingpermanent

• Veraltetes Verb, das bedeutet, sich schnell zu bewegen, zu schwimmen oder wegzuschwimmen; es wird auch für das Vergehen (von Zeit) verwendet.

An archaic verb meaning to move swiftly, float, or drift away; also used to mean to pass away (of time).

1. Move swiftlyC1formal

   To move or pass quickly, often in a fleeting or transient manner.

   Schnell vorbeiziehen

   • Time fleets away when you're having fun.
   • The clouds fleeted across the sky before the storm.
   • His youth fleeted by without him noticing.

   Synonymedartdashflitflyhastenhurrypassraceshootspeedsweepwhizzip

   Antonymedawdledelaylingerloitertarry