🌅ephemeral

adjective
/ɪˈfɛmərəl/

Meaning

Lasting for a very short time; fleeting.
Lasting for a very short time; temporary or transitory.
Lasting for a very short time, transient

Example Sentences

The beauty of the sunset was ephemeral, fading within minutes.

The beauty of cherry blossoms is ephemeral.

The beauty of cherry blossoms is ephemeral.

Example Expressions

ephemeral beauty

Synonyms

temporary, fleeting, short-lived, brief, transitory, transient, Short-lived, Transient, Fleeting
Entry 1
temporary, fleeting, short-lived, brief, transitory
Entry 2
short-lived, transient, fleeting
Entry 3
Short-lived, Transient, Fleeting

Antonyms

permanent, lasting, eternal, enduring, Permanent, Lasting, Enduring
Entry 1
permanent, lasting, eternal
Entry 2
permanent, lasting, enduring
Entry 3
Permanent, Lasting, Enduring

Collocations

ephemeral beauty, ephemeral nature, ephemeral moment, ephemeral life

Related Vocabularies

Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.
Being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value; having the same status or treatment.
Having or showing a wish to do evil or harm to others.
Extremely idealistic, unrealistic, and impractical.
Clear and definite; real; perceptible by touch; capable of being touched or felt.
Having good understanding or insight; able to perceive things clearly.

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