Synonyms of transitory
23 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for transitory is passing. Other synonyms of transitory are temporary, transient, earthly, fleeting and ephemeral. The opposite of transitory is local.
Synonyms and similar words for transitory
adjectiveLasting only a short time; temporary.
- earthlyRelating to the earth or this world, as opposed to heaven or the heavens.
- ephemeralLasting for a short period of time.
- brief
- deciduousTransitory, ephemeral, not lasting.
- evanescentEphemeral, fleeting, momentary.
- fleetingPassing quickly; of short duration.
- flying
- fugaciousFleeting, fading quickly, transient.
- fugitive
- instantLasting for a short moment; momentary; short-lived.
- momentary
- passingThat passes away; ephemeral.
- perishableLiable to perish, especially naturally subject to quick decomposition or decay.
- quick
- short
- short-lived
- temporaryExisting only for a short time or short times.
- transientPassing or disappearing with time; transitory.
- transitive
- volatileTemporary or ephemeral.
- worldly
- seasonable obsolete
- whilend obsoletePassing; temporal; temporary; not lasting; not permanent; transient; transitory; not eternal.
Opposite of transitory
adjectiveOf an action: that may be brought in any county.
Meaning of transitory
- adjective Lasting only a short time; temporary.
- adjective Of an action: that may be brought in any county.
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Questions about synonyms of transitory
- What is another word for transitory?
- Transitory has 23 synonyms on Word.ws, such as passing, temporary, transient, earthly, fleeting, ephemeral, instant and volatile.
- What is the opposite of transitory?
- The opposite of transitory is local.
- What does transitory mean?
- Transitory means lasting only a short time; temporary.
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