Not transitory (9)
I believe the answer is:
lingering
(Other definitions for lingering that I've seen before include "Reluctant to leave" , "Being reluctant to part with" , "Remaining" , "Hanging back, tarrying" , "Being slow to leave" .)
I believe the answer is:
lingering
(Other definitions for lingering that I've seen before include "Reluctant to leave" , "Being reluctant to part with" , "Remaining" , "Hanging back, tarrying" , "Being slow to leave" .)