transiently

IPA/ˈtræn.zi.ənt.li/
IPA/ˈtræn.zi.ənt.li/

transiently — adverb

1. happening, existing, or lasting for only a very short period before coming to an

1.副詞B2
釋義

happening, existing, or lasting for only a very short period before coming to an end — like a moment of relief, a brief visit, or a passing feeling that fades quickly.

例句

Rachid smiled transiently as the crowd cheered, then quickly looked down again.

verb-modifying position: smiled transiently

The rainbow appeared transiently after the storm, lasting barely a minute.

appeared transiently — natural phenomenon

同義詞
  • briefly

    most neutral and common; interchangeable in many contexts, but 'briefly' is less formal and more widely used in everyday speech

  • momentarily

    for an extremely short instant; 'momentarily' emphasises nearly immediate disappearance, while 'transiently' allows a slightly longer but still short duration

  • temporarily

    for a limited period of time, usually with the expectation of a return to normal; 'temporarily' implies a planned end, whereas 'transiently' suggests a natural, often unplanned passing

反義詞

文法句型

verb + transiently

transiently + adjective

用法筆記

More formal and literary than 'briefly'. Often appears in academic, medical, or technical writing to describe phenomena that pass quickly. Frequently used with verbs of appearance, feeling, or change (appear, smile, feel, employ, disrupt).

常見錯誤

❌I will call you transiently.
✅I will call you shortly.
💡'transiently' describes how long something lasts, not how soon it will happen.
❌We lived in London transiently for two years.
✅We lived in London temporarily for two years.
💡'temporarily' is better for planned stays with a known end date; 'transiently' implies a very short, sometimes unexpected passage.