Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
evanescence
noun
/ˌɛvəˈnɛsəns/
Definition
The process of fading away or vanishing gradually.
Examples
- The evanescence of morning dew reminded her that the day would soon get warmer.
- His fame was marked by a beautiful evanescence that left people longing for more.
Meaning
Evanescence refers to the state of being temporary or short-lived, capturing the idea that something is fleeting and may soon disappear.
Synonyms
- transience
- fleetingness
- impermanence
- vanishing
- ephemerality
