A fleeting glance Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfɫitɪŋ/ /ˈɡɫæns

uh FLEE-ting GLANS

UK

æɪ/ /flˈiːtɪŋ/ /ɡlˈɑːns

uh FLEE-ting GLAAHNS

Definition

A very quick and brief look at something or someone, as if only for a moment.

Usage & Nuances

This expression is poetic or descriptive. Used in stories, literature, or when emphasizing the shortness and emotion of a look. Alternatives: 'quick glance', 'brief look'. Not used for looking at objects for details.

• Spanish: una mirada fugaz
• Portuguese (BR): um olhar fugaz - um olhar rápido
• Portuguese (PT): um olhar fugaz - um olhar rápido
• Chinese (Simplified): 一瞥
• Chinese (Traditional): 一瞥
• Hindi: एक क्षणिक निगाह
• Arabic: نظرة عابرة
• Bengali: এক ঝটপট দৃষ্টি
• Russian: мимолётный взгляд
• Japanese: 一瞬の視線
• Vietnamese: cái nhìn thoáng qua
• Korean: 순간적인 시선
• Turkish: kısa bir bakış
• Urdu: ایک تیز نظر
• Indonesian: semburat pandangan

Example Sentences

He gave her a fleeting glance as he walked by.

basic

She caught a fleeting glance of the painting before the curtain closed.

basic

The cat shot a fleeting glance at the bird outside the window.

basic

We exchanged a fleeting glance before bursting out laughing.

natural

Just a fleeting glance was enough to recognize her from across the room.

natural

After a fleeting glance, he turned away as if nothing happened.

natural