fleeting

• Описывает то, что длится очень короткое время; быстро проходящее.

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.

   Мимолётный

   • 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.

   Synonymsbriefephemeralevanescentmomentarypassingshort-livedtemporarytransienttransitorytumultuous

   Antonymsenduringeternaleverlastinglastingpermanent

• Устаревший глагол, означающий быстро двигаться, плыть или уплывать; также используется для обозначения прохождения (времени).

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.

   Быстро проходить

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

   Synonymsdartdashflitflyhastenhurrypassraceshootspeedsweepwhizzip

   Antonymsdawdledelaylingerloitertarry