Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

evanescente

Adjective

ˌɛv.ənˈɛs.ənt

Definition

Fleeting; disappearing quickly.

Examples

The beauty of the sunset was evanescent, lasting only a few moments before the night took over.
Her thoughts on the matter were evanescent, slipping away just as quickly as they came.
The evanescent nature of youth makes it all the more precious.

Meaning

Evanescent refers to something that is temporary, transient, or fading away, often used to describe moments, feelings, or phenomena that are brief in duration and difficult to grasp.