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brief satisfaction
[/briːf sætɪsˈfækʃən/]
noun phrase
pl: brief satisfactions
satisfação breve
1.
A temporary feeling of contentment or fulfillment that lasts only a short time
The victory provided only brief satisfaction before new challenges emerged.
A vitória proporcionou apenas uma satisfação breve antes que novos desafios surgissem.
2.
A fleeting sense of pleasure or accomplishment
Eating the dessert gave her brief satisfaction before the sugar crash.
Comer a sobremesa lhe deu uma satisfação breve antes do crash de açúcar.
NYC Slang
quick fix
Synonyms
fleeting satisfaction
momentary contentment
short-lived pleasure
temporary fulfillment
passing gratification
Antonyms
lasting satisfaction
long-term fulfillment
enduring contentment
permanent gratification
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
satisfação breve
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
satisfação rápida
Alternative colloquial usage
Portugal
satisfação passageira
Preferred term in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
a fleeting moment of joy
here today, gone tomorrow
bittersweet victory
hollow victory
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