ephemeral

adjective
UK: /ɪˈfemərəl/
US: /ɪˈfemərəl/

  1. Lasting for only a short time.

    1. Life is ephemeral, so enjoy every moment you have now.
    2. The beauty of a rainbow is ephemeral it vanishes as quickly as it appears.

  2. Existing or popular for only a short time.

    1. Fame can be ephemeral if you don't stay relevant to people.
    2. Social media trends are often ephemeral, changing from week to week really fast.

Synonyms

brief fleeting short-lived temporary transient
ephemeral noun

  1. Something that lasts only for a very short time.

    1. Dreams are an ephemeral, quickly fading in the morning.
    2. The ephemeral of youth makes every moment a treasure for every human.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ephemeral" in English means: Lasting for only a short time., Existing or popular for only a short time..

The phonetic transcription of "ephemeral" is /ɪˈfemərəl/ in British English and /ɪˈfemərəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ephemeral": brief, fleeting, short-lived, temporary, transient.

Example usage of "ephemeral": "Life is ephemeral, so enjoy every moment you have now.". More examples on the page.