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ephemerallasting for a very short time; transitory

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: lasting for a very short time; transitory

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈfemərəl/

Korean meaning: 아주 짧은 시간 동안만 지속되는; 일시적인

Korean pronunciation: 이-페-머-럴 (강세: 페)

Example Sentences

  • His fame was as ephemeral as a viral TikTok video.
  • The rainbow appeared for an ephemeral moment after the storm.
  • My motivation to exercise is ephemeral - it vanishes as soon as I see the gym.

ephemeral

ADJECTIVE

//ɪˈfemərəl//

lasting for a very short time; transitory

ephemeral concept
💡 Concept

The beauty is ephemeral, shining for a moment before it disappears.

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ephemeral rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Things ephemeral fade, but memories eternal stay

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪˈfemərəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪˈfemərəl/

🌳Etymology

Prefixepi--
Roothemer
Suffix--al

Origin

From ancient Greek 'ephemeros' meaning 'lasting only a day,' originally referring to mayflies that live for just one day. The Greeks used this word to describe anything short-lived or temporary.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

His fame was as ephemeral as a viral TikTok video.

The rainbow appeared for an ephemeral moment after the storm.

😄 Fun example

My motivation to exercise is ephemeral - it vanishes as soon as I see the gym.

Youth is ephemeral, so enjoy it while it lasts.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

transientfleetingtemporaryshort-livedmomentary

Antonyms

permanentlastingenduring

Related

temporaltransitoryevanescentbrief