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fleeting satisfaction

[ˈfliːtɪŋ sætɪsˈfækʃən]
noun phrasefemininepl: fleeting satisfactions / satisfações passageiras
satisfação passageira
1. A brief, temporary feeling of contentment or fulfillment that does not last long
Winning the game provided only fleeting satisfaction before the next challenge arose.
Ganhar o jogo proporcionou apenas uma satisfação passageira antes do próximo desafio surgir.
2. A momentary sense of pleasure or accomplishment that quickly fades away
The new purchase gave him fleeting satisfaction that lasted only a few days.
A nova compra lhe deu uma satisfação passageira que durou apenas alguns dias.
Synonyms
temporary satisfactionmomentary contentmentbrief fulfillmenttransient pleasureephemeral gratification
Antonyms
lasting satisfactionenduring fulfillmentpermanent contentmentsustained gratificationlong-term satisfaction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
satisfação passageira
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
satisfação momentânea
Alternative colloquial usage
São Paulo
satisfação fugaz
More formal/literary variant
Portugal
satisfação efémera
European Portuguese variant using 'efémera' instead of 'passageira'

Related Idioms & Phrases

a fleeting moment of glory
here today, gone tomorrow
a drop in the bucket
short-lived success
bittersweet satisfaction
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