evanescent — soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌevəˈnesənt/
Example Sentences
- His fame proved to be evanescent, lasting only until the next viral video appeared.
- The evanescent rainbow disappeared as quickly as it had formed after the storm.
- My motivation to exercise is frustratingly evanescent—strong on Monday, gone by Tuesday.
evanescent
ADJECTIVE[/ˌevəˈnesənt/]
soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing
The evanescent morning mist vanished the moment sunlight touched the meadow.
Even the most pleasant present becomes evanescent.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'evanescere' meaning 'to vanish or fade away.' The word literally described something disappearing like smoke or vapor.
Breakdown
e- (out) + van- (empty/void) + -escent (becoming/growing) = 'becoming empty/void, fading away'
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📝Examples
“His fame proved to be evanescent, lasting only until the next viral video appeared.”
“The evanescent rainbow disappeared as quickly as it had formed after the storm.”
“My motivation to exercise is frustratingly evanescent—strong on Monday, gone by Tuesday.”
“The evanescent morning mist gave the valley an ethereal, mysterious quality.”
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