Evanescent: meaning, definitions and examples

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evanescent

 

[ ˌɛvəˈnɛsənt ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

fleeting

Vanishing or likely to vanish like vapor; transient; short-lived.

Synonyms

ephemeral, fleeting, transient

Examples of usage

  • The evanescent beauty of the sunset left us in awe.
  • His evanescent fame faded quickly after the scandal.
  • She caught a glimpse of the evanescent shooting star before it disappeared.
Context #2 | Noun

disappearance

The act of disappearing or fading away gradually; a gradual vanishing.

Synonyms

disappearance, fading, vanishing

Examples of usage

  • The evanescent of the morning mist created a mystical atmosphere.
  • The evanescent of her smile left him longing for more.

Translations

Translations of the word "evanescent" in other languages:

🇵🇹 efêmero

🇮🇳 क्षणभंगुर

🇩🇪 vergänglich

🇮🇩 fana

🇺🇦 ефемерний

🇵🇱 ulotny

🇯🇵 儚い (hakanai)

🇫🇷 éphémère

🇪🇸 evanescente

🇹🇷 geçici

🇰🇷 덧없는 (deoteomneun)

🇸🇦 زائل

🇨🇿 pomíjivý

🇸🇰 pominuteľný

🇨🇳 短暂的 (duǎnzàn de)

🇸🇮 minljiv

🇮🇸 skammvinnur

🇰🇿 уақытша

🇬🇪 ცვალებადი

🇦🇿 məhdud

🇲🇽 evanescente

Word origin

The word 'evanescent' originated from the Latin word 'evanescentem', which means 'vanishing'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 18th century. The concept of evanescence has been explored in various literary works, symbolizing the transient nature of life and beauty.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,568, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.