ephemeral
lasting for only a very short time
Word origin: From Greek ephemeros, lasting only a day (epi- on plus hemera day).
Ephemeral in a sentence
Here are example sentences showing ephemeral in a sentence.
The beauty of the cherry blossoms is famously ephemeral.
Fame on social media is often ephemeral, vanishing as quickly as it arrives.
Using “ephemeral” well
Ephemeral stresses brief, fleeting existence, frequently with a poignant or poetic tone.
More GRE words starting with E
to gradually decline, recede, or diminish
overflowing enthusiasm and liveliness
the quality of overflowing, bubbling enthusiasm
overflowing with cheerful enthusiasm and high spirits
deviating from conventional or accepted behavior in odd ways
a level or rank within an organization, profession, or society
drawing from a wide and diverse range of sources or styles
to deprive of importance or overshadow by being superior
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