Evanescent: meaning, definitions and examples
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evanescent
[ ˌɛvəˈnɛsənt ]
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.
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.