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/
Korean meaning: 곧 사라지는, 일시적인, 덧없는
Korean pronunciation: 이바**네**선트
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
A child watches evanescent dewdrops disappear in the morning sunlight
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Even the most pleasant present becomes evanescent.
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Origin
From Latin 'evanescere' meaning 'to vanish or fade away.' The word literally described something disappearing like smoke or vapor.
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“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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