Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fleeting moment

phrase
/ˈfliːtɪŋ ˈmoʊmənt/
Definition
A very brief period of time that passes quickly.
Examples
  • During the concert, she captured a fleeting moment of happiness.
  • He savored the fleeting moment before the sun set.
  • Those fleeting moments of joy are what life is all about.
Meaning
A fleeting moment refers to an instant or a short duration that is likely to be gone before one realizes it.
Synonyms
  • transient
  • ephemeral
  • temporary
  • short-lived