Fleeting and Permanent

Opposite meaning words

Fleeting adjective - Lasting only for a short time.

Usage example: had a fleeting desire to jump into the cool lake but kept on hiking

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Permanent is an antonym for fleeting in topics: momentary, brief.

Nearby Word: fleetingness

Permanent adjective - Lasting forever.

Usage example: a temporary compromise has been accepted until a more permanent solution can be agreed upon

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Fleeting is an antonym for permanent in lasting topic.

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