shorter-lived
Briefer in duration
Shorter-lived means having a briefer lifespan or duration than something else.
The term compares lifespans—of organisms, objects, or phenomena: Mice are shorter-lived than dogs.
It also applies to abstract things: His second marriage was even shorter-lived than his first.
The hyphen distinguishes the compound adjective from other constructions.
Passing very quickly
- transientTemporary, soon departing
- briefShort in duration
- ephemeralLasting very briefly
- momentaryLasting very briefly
passing · temporary · impermanent · evanescent · here today · flash in the pan · nine days wonder · fad
Short-lived winged insect
- fruit flySmall insect near produce
- hamsterSmall burrowing pet rodent
- mouseSmall gnawing mammal
- gerbilSmall burrowing pet rodent
guinea pig · butterfly · moth · salmon · octopus · worker bee · drone · ephemeral
Made for one use
- perishableProne to decay
- obsolescentBecoming no longer used
- datedOld-fashioned or courted
- outdatedNo longer in use
expired · degradable · consumable · throwaway · single-use · fast fashion · planned obsolescence · shelf life
Forceful toss, or tryst
- affairRomantic entanglement outside commitment
- reboundReturn after deflection
- summer romanceBrief warm-season relationship
- whirlwindViolently rotating air column
casual · situationship · one-night stand · passing fancy · infatuation · crush · tryst · dalliance
fleeting
Passing very quickly
momentary · passing · temporary · impermanent · evanescent · here today · flash in the pan · nine days wonder · fad · trend
mayfly
Short-lived winged insect
gerbil · guinea pig · butterfly · moth · salmon · octopus · worker bee · drone · ephemeral · lifespan
disposable
Made for one use
- perishableProne to decay
- obsolescentBecoming no longer used
- datedOld-fashioned or courted
outdated · expired · degradable · consumable · throwaway · single-use · fast fashion · planned obsolescence · shelf life · expiration
fling
Forceful toss, or tryst
- affairRomantic entanglement outside commitment
- reboundReturn after deflection
- summer romanceBrief warm-season relationship
whirlwind · casual · situationship · one-night stand · passing fancy · infatuation · crush · tryst · dalliance · flirtation
shorter-livedlong-lived
Having extended lifespan
enduring · lasting · permanent · durable · persistent
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