short-lived

Definition

  • adjective: living or lasting for a short time
  • adjective: not living or lasting long

Examples

  • Her happiness was 'short-lived'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) and I'll have you killed. I knew it was too early to promote you. Well, I understand double-Os have a very short life-expectancy... ...so your mistake will be short-lived. Bond, this may be too much for a blunt instrument to understand... ...but arrogance and self-awareness seldom go hand in hand. (..)
    2006 Casino Royale