CEFR C1

ephemeral

adjective

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: brief, fleeting, transient, momentary, fugitive

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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

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