ephemeral (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪˈfɛmərəl/

Definition

Lasting for a very short time; short-lived or transient.

Examples

• The joy of the festival was ephemeral, disappearing as quickly as it arrived.

• Fashion trends are often ephemeral, changing with each season.

• His fame was ephemeral, remembered only by a few for a brief period.

Synonyms of ephemeral

Words with a similar meaning to ephemeral:

• brief
• fleeting
• transient
• momentary
• fugitive

Antonyms of ephemeral

Words with the opposite meaning to ephemeral:

• permanent
• everlasting
• enduring

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