Evanescence: meaning, definitions and examples

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evanescence

 

[ ˌɛvəˈnɛsəns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music

Evanescence is an American rock band known for their gothic rock and alternative metal sound.

Examples of usage

  • The evanescence of their music creates an ethereal atmosphere.
  • Evanescence's latest album topped the charts.
Context #2 | Noun

literature

Evanescence refers to the quality of being fleeting or vanishing quickly.

Synonyms

ephemerality, transience.

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Word Description / Examples
evanescence

Evanescence again, as noted earlier, is about fading away. This repetition may likely be due to an error. Its implications remain in the poetic and literary realms.

  • The evanescence of the melody made it feel like a dream once it ended.
transience

Transience is used to describe something that is not permanent, often relating to time and change. It can be applied in philosophical or everyday discussions to underline the temporal aspect of life or experiences.

  • The transience of youth is a theme explored in many novels.
  • He meditated on the transience of life's moments.
ephemerality

Ephemerality focuses on the short duration of something, emphasizing its temporary nature. This term is often used in discussions about art, life, or experiences that are intense but short-lived.

  • The ephemerality of cherry blossoms makes their annual bloom a highly anticipated event.
  • He appreciated the ephemerality of summer storms.

Examples of usage

  • The evanescence of her smile left a lasting impression.
  • The evanescence of time is a common theme in poetry.

Translations

Translations of the word "evanescence" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desaparecimento

🇮🇳 क्षणभंगुरता

🇩🇪 Vergänglichkeit

🇮🇩 kefanaan

🇺🇦 ефемерність

🇵🇱 ulotność

🇯🇵 儚さ (hakanasa)

🇫🇷 évanescence

🇪🇸 evanescencia

🇹🇷 geçicilik

🇰🇷 덧없음 (deoteop-eum)

🇸🇦 زوال (zawal)

🇨🇿 pomíjivost

🇸🇰 pominuteľnosť

🇨🇳 短暂 (duǎnzàn)

🇸🇮 minljivost

🇮🇸 hverfuleiki

🇰🇿 уақытша

🇬🇪 ხანმოკლეობა

🇦🇿 keçicilik

🇲🇽 evanescencia

Etymology

The word 'evanescence' originates from the Latin word 'evanescere', meaning 'to disappear' or 'to vanish'. Its usage evolved over time to convey the idea of something fleeting or ephemeral. The band Evanescence chose this name to reflect the transient nature of life and emotions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,691, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.