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Synonyms & Similar Words
fleeting
transitory
transient
brief
short-lived
momentary
temporary
impermanent
fragile
delicate
volatile
ephemeral
fugacious
imperishable
short-term
ephemeral
instantaneous
passing
perishable
unstable
variable
precarious
fragile
temporal
provisional
interim
makeshift
transient
transitory
deciduous
evanescent
fugitive
Meaning of Ephemeral
lasting for a very short time
Definitions
- Lasting for a very short time
- * Transitory, fleeting
Etymology of Ephemeral
The word "ephemeral" originates from the Greek word "ephēmeros", meaning "lasting only for a day", which is a combination of "epi" (on) and "hēmera" (day)
Historically, the word has been used to describe things that are transitory or fleeting, such as insects that have a short lifespan
Example Uses
- The firefly's glow was ephemeral, lasting only for a few seconds
- * The company's success was ephemeral, as it went bankrupt shortly after its initial public offering
- * The ephemeral nature of social media trends makes it difficult to keep up with the latest news
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
permanent
lasting
enduring
perpetual
eternal
infinite
timeless
immutable
unchanging
stable
constant
persistent
continuous
uninterrupted
perpetual
everlasting
incessant
unremitting
interminable
ceaseless
endless