fleeting
/ˈfliːtɪŋ/
fleet · ing
ˈfliːt · ɪŋ
English Definition
adj. brief temporary passing
Significado en Español
efímero, fugaz
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thoáng qua, ngắn ngủi
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Example Sentence
She caught a fleeting glimpse of the celebrity.
她瞥见了那位名人。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
fleet(quick) + ing→ transient.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “fleeting”.
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A
Permanent
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B
Brief
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C
Slow
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D
Endless
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B — Brief.
“fleeting” means adj. brief temporary passing
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
She caught only a ______ glimpse of the deer before it vanished into the trees.
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A
lasting
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B
fleeting
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C
long
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D
permanent
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B — fleeting.
“fleeting” means adj. brief temporary passing
Common questions about “fleeting”
What does “fleeting” mean?
fleeting — adj. brief temporary passing. In Chinese: 短暂的；飞逝的.
How do you pronounce “fleeting”?
fleeting is pronounced /ˈfliːtɪŋ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: fleet · ing.
How do you use “fleeting” in a sentence?
She caught a fleeting glimpse of the celebrity. (她瞥见了那位名人。)
What are synonyms for “fleeting”?
brief, transient — all close in meaning to fleeting (adj. brief temporary passing).
Is “fleeting” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. fleeting appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “fleeting”?
fleet(quick) + ing→ transient.
