Ephemerally: meaning, definitions and examples

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ephemerally

 

[ ɪˈfɛmərəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

time duration

Ephemerally refers to something that lasts for a very short time or is transient in nature. It is often used to describe events, experiences, or phenomena that are fleeting and not permanent.

Synonyms

briefly, momentarily, temporarily, transiently

Examples of usage

  • The beauty of the sunset faded ephemerally into the night.
  • Memories can be ephemerally vivid, quickly slipping away.
  • The flowers bloom ephemerally in spring, bringing a brief burst of color.

Translations

Translations of the word "ephemerally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 efemeramente

🇮🇳 क्षणिक रूप से

🇩🇪 ephemer

🇮🇩 sementara

🇺🇦 ефемерно

🇵🇱 efemerycznie

🇯🇵 一時的に

🇫🇷 éphémèrement

🇪🇸 efímeramente

🇹🇷 geçici olarak

🇰🇷 일시적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل مؤقت

🇨🇿 efemerálně

🇸🇰 efemérne

🇨🇳 短暂地

🇸🇮 ephemerno

🇮🇸 skammvinna

🇰🇿 уақытша

🇬🇪 დროებით

🇦🇿 keçici

🇲🇽 efímeramente

Word origin

The word 'ephemerally' derives from the Greek word 'ephemeros', which means 'lasting a day'. It comes from the combination of 'epi-' meaning 'upon' and 'hemera' meaning 'day'. The term was originally used in ancient Greek to describe the fleeting nature of life and natural occurrences. Over time, the term evolved in various languages and was integrated into English in the early 20th century. Its usage has grown, particularly in literary and poetic contexts, where themes of temporality and transience are common. The adverbial form 'ephemerally' emerges from the adjective 'ephemeral', which describes things that exist or are used for a very short period of time. The adoption of this word reflects cultural sentiments surrounding the fast pace of modern life and the need to appreciate fleeting moments.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,869, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.