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transient

1 of 2adjective
/ˈtrænʃənt/
Forms:more transient,most transient
1

having a very short duration

  • The transient nature of youth reminds us to cherish each moment.
  • The transient beauty of the sunset captivated everyone's attention.
  • The feeling of sadness was transient, passing quickly as she focused on happier thoughts.
  • The pain was transient, lasting only a few moments before fading away.
  • His fame was transient, quickly fading after his brief moment in the spotlight.
Synonyms:
ephemeralfugitivepassingfugaciousquickfleetinglittletransitorybriefmomentaryshortshort-lived
2

present, active, or working in a place for a short, fleeting period before moving on

  • The hotel mainly caters to a transient workforce, with guests staying for just a few days.
  • The transient population in the area fluctuates greatly due to the availability of temporary jobs.
  • The construction industry often relies on transient workers who move from project to project.
  • She led a transient lifestyle, moving from city to city for short-term work assignments.
  • The transient employees at the festival were hired just for the weekend.
Synonyms:
itinerant
3

causing an effect or producing results that extend beyond its own immediate occurrence or existence

  • The transient nature of the storm caused flooding, affecting areas far beyond the initial downpour.
  • The transient shock from the earthquake triggered landslides in distant regions.
  • His transient influence on the project left long-lasting changes that extended beyond his direct involvement.
  • The transient energy released by the explosion had effects that spread throughout the surrounding structures.
  • The transient political movement had ripple effects, influencing laws and policies for years to come.