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Definition of fleeting - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
transientpassing quickly and not lasting
- She caught a fleeting glimpse of the deer.
- The moment of joy was fleeting, soon replaced by reality.
- Their fleeting romance ended as quickly as it began.
Expressions with fleeting
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popularity or success that doesn't last long
He realized that fame is fleeting after his viral video.
very brief period of time
For a fleeting moment, she forgot her worries and felt happy.
short-lived popular activity or interest
The fidget spinner was a fleeting trend among children.
Origin of fleeting
Old English, flēotan (to float)
Terms with fleeting included in their meaning
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metaphor
something fleeting or insignificant like dust blown away
fleeting idea
an idea appears briefly in someone's mind
behavior
indulge someone's fleeting desires without question
momentary
brief or fleeting moment
illusion
something insubstantial or fleeting
no impact
something that is fleeting or leaves no lasting effect
elusiveness
thing that is elusive or fleeting
philosophy
observation on the fleeting nature of life
transience
brief or fleeting existence
psychology
feelings that are fleeting and temporary
metaphorical
person who pursues fleeting or insubstantial goals
brightness
having a bright, fleeting presence
transience
quality of being fleeting or temporary
ephemeral
faint or fleeting presence
temporarily
in a fleeting or temporary way
photography
resembling a snapshot capturing a fleeting moment
ephemeral
quality of being insubstantial or fleeting
proverb
spoken words are fleeting, written words endure
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- French:fugace, ...
- German:flüchtig, ...
- Italian:fugace, ...
- Spanish:efímero, ...
- Portuguese:efémero, ...
- Chinese:短暂的, ...
- Japanese:一瞬の, ...
- Arabic:عَابِر, ...
- Hebrew:חוֹלֵף, ...
- Russian:мимолетный, ...
- Ukrainian:швидкоплинний, ...
- Hindi:क्षणिक, ...
Definition of fleet - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
transportationgroup of vehicles owned by a business
- The company expanded its fleet of delivery trucks.
2.
militaryall the warships of a nation
- The country's fleet was ready for battle.
3.
geographyRare UK small coastal inlet or creekRare UK
- They sailed into the fleet to dock.
Adjective
1.
speedswift in motion or movement
- The fleet deer dashed through the forest.
2.
temporaryRare transient or short-livedRare
- His fleet visit left a lasting impression.
Verb
1.
skimRare move quickly and lightly over a surfaceRare
- The bird fleeted across the water.
2.
disappearanceRare disappear gradually or fade awayRare
- The memories fleeted from his mind.
3.
maritimeTECH. UK move up a rope for better haulingTECH. UK
- The sailor fleeted the rope to secure the sail.
Images of fleet
small coastal inlet or creek
Expressions with fleet
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moves quickly and with smooth, graceful motion
The deer was fleet of foot as it ran away.
group of vehicles owned or operated together by one organization or owner
The company upgraded its entire vehicle fleet to electric cars.
group of vehicles used together for moving people or goods
The company expanded its transport fleet with several electric trucks.
total commercial ships worldwide
The global merchant fleet faces new environmental regulations.
highest rank in the Royal Navy, ceremonial role
He was appointed admiral of the fleet in the Royal Navy.
group of warships organized for military operations
The battle fleet was deployed to secure the strategic maritime area.
most senior commissioned rank in some navies
He was promoted to fleet admiral last year.
senior noncommissioned officer in the Royal Navy
The fleet chief petty officer led the training exercise.
discounted price for renting multiple vehicles
They received a fleet rate for the tour buses.
small fleet of boats or ships
The mosquito fleet sailed along the coast for the event.
criticize someone publicly to shame them
The manager flogged him before the fleet for his mistakes.
row a prisoner around ships, giving lashes at each one
They flogged him round the fleet for his crimes.
Origin of fleet
Old English, fleot (stream)
Examples of fleet in a sentence
A new fleet of buses was introduced this year. The fleet was deployed to international waters. A new fleet of ships was commissioned by the navy. The fleet was calm and serene at dawn. Fishermen often gather at the fleet during high tide. The fleet runner won the race easily.
Fleet movements characterized the dancer's performance. Her fleet smile disappeared quickly. The fleet moment of silence was soon over. Leaves fleeted down the stream. The deer fleeted through the forest. The colors of the sunset fleeted into night. Her smile fleeted as the news sank in. He fleeted the line to adjust the tension. They needed to fleet the cable for better leverage.
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- French:flotte, rapide, ...
- German:Fahrzeugflotte, flink, ...
- Italian:flotta, rapido, ...
- Spanish:flota, veloz, ...
- Portuguese:frota, ágil, ...
- Chinese:车队, 敏捷的, ...
- Japanese:車両群, 素早い, ...
- Arabic:أُسْطُول, رشيق, ...
- Hebrew:צִי רֶכֶב, מָהִיר, ...
- Russian:автопарк, быстрый, ...
- Ukrainian:автопарк, швидкий, ...
- Hindi:बेड़ा, तेज़, ...
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