short-lived

[shawrt-lahyvd, -livd]

adjective

1. living or lasting only a little while.

short-lived

adjective

1. living or lasting only for a short time

Other Word Forms

• short-livedness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of short-lived¹

First recorded in 1580–90

Example Sentences

The first try was at the corner of Bacon and Lytle lanes, known as the short-lived Bacon fire, which was extinguished quickly by local firefighters.

From Los Angeles Times

But it was a short-lived period at the helm.

From BBC

Breen admitted to the "short-lived relationship", saying some staff and prisoners were aware.

From BBC

The new naturalization test, like the short-lived 2020 version, would draw from 128 possible questions and require prospective citizens to answer 12 out of 20 questions correctly in order to pass.

From Los Angeles Times

Unions have called for more spending on public services, higher taxes on the wealthy and for the budget cuts outlined by the short-lived Bayrou government to be axed.

From BBC

Related Words

• brief 
• ephemeral 
• fleeting 
• momentary 
• short-term 
• temporary 
• transitory