Meaning & use
evanescent
Lasting only a very short time before disappearing or fading away.
See it in a sentence
The evanescent beauty of the cherry blossoms draws crowds for only a week each year.
Fame in that industry often proves evanescent, fading within a single season.
A note on using this word
Evanescent is a literary word, well suited to poetry or elevated prose rather than casual conversation.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
lastingpermanent
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