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

In pretending to share Roman’s affliction, Dennis is also hiding that he had a short-lived fling with Roman’s brother.

From Los Angeles Times

The removal of Harris' detail comes just weeks before she is scheduled to begin a multi-city tour to promote her book, 107 Days, focused on her short-lived, unsuccessful presidential bid.

From BBC

The move comes just weeks before Harris embarks on a national book tour to promote "107 Days" - a memoir of her short-lived and ultimately unsuccessful presidential campaign in 2024.

From BBC

“It’s got that West Coast Rucker Park kind of vibe,” said Johnson, who once sponsored Legend’s Weekend with his short-lived 2016 Comedy Central show, “Legends of Chamberlain Heights.”

From Los Angeles Times

Transfer records seem to be short-lived in women’s soccer, reflecting the sport’s growth worldwide and clubs’ willingness to pay for talent.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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