Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Transient

• (a.) Passing before the sight or perception, or, as it were, moving over or across a space or scene viewed, and then disappearing; hence, of short duration; not permanent; not lasting or durable; not stationary; passing; fleeting; brief; transitory; as, transient pleasure.
• (a.) Hasty; momentary; imperfect; brief; as, a transient view of a landscape.
• (a.) Staying for a short time; not regular or permanent; as, a transient guest; transient boarders.
• (n.) That which remains but for a brief time.

Synonyms of Transient

• Transeunt
• Ephemeral
• Passing
• Short-Lived
• Transitory
• Fugacious

Antonyms of Transient

• Immanent

Homophones of Transient