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fleeting happiness
[ˈfliːtɪŋ ˈhæpɪnəs]
noun phrase
feminine
pl: fleeting happiness (uncountable); felicidades passageiras (countable in Portuguese)
felicidade passageira
1.
A brief, transient moment of joy or contentment that does not last long
The fleeting happiness of winning the lottery faded when she realized the responsibility that came with it.
A felicidade passageira de ganhar na loteria desapareceu quando ela percebeu a responsabilidade que veio com isso.
2.
Temporary pleasure or satisfaction that is quickly replaced by other emotions
He experienced fleeting happiness at the party, but felt empty once he got home.
Ele experimentou uma felicidade passageira na festa, mas sentiu-se vazio quando chegou em casa.
NYC Slang
quick hit of happiness
Synonyms
momentary joy
transient happiness
ephemeral joy
brief contentment
passing pleasure
alegria momentânea
alegria efêmera
alegria transitória
Antonyms
lasting happiness
enduring joy
sustained contentment
permanent satisfaction
felicidade duradoura
alegria permanente
contentamento sustentável
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
felicidade passageira
Most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
alegria de momento
Colloquial alternative
São Paulo
felicidade fugaz
More formal/literary variant
Portugal
felicidade efémera
Standard European Portuguese, using 'efémera' instead of 'passageira'
Related Idioms & Phrases
a flash in the pan
here today, gone tomorrow
like a fleeting moment
um instante de alegria
felicidade que passa como nuvem
alegria que não demora
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