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passing delight
[ˈpæsɪŋ dɪˈlaɪt]
noun phrase
pl: passing delights
prazer passageiro
1.
A brief or temporary feeling of joy or pleasure that does not last long
The ice cream was a passing delight on that hot summer day.
O sorvete foi um prazer passageiro naquele dia quente de verão.
2.
A fleeting moment of happiness or satisfaction
Winning the game provided only a passing delight before reality set in.
Ganhar o jogo proporcionou apenas um prazer passageiro antes da realidade se impor.
Synonyms
fleeting pleasure
momentary joy
brief satisfaction
ephemeral happiness
transient delight
Antonyms
lasting joy
enduring happiness
permanent satisfaction
sustained pleasure
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
prazer passageiro
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
alegria de momento
Alternative colloquial expression
São Paulo
prazer fugaz
More literary variant
Portugal
prazer efémero
Uses European Portuguese spelling (efémero vs efêmero)
Related Idioms & Phrases
a fleeting moment
here today, gone tomorrow
a flash in the pan
short-lived joy
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