April 5, 2026
ephemeral
/ɪˈfɛm(ə)rəl/adjective
Existing only briefly; quickly passing away.
Example sentences
- “Internet fame tends to be ephemeral, fading as quickly as it arrives.”
- “Cherry blossoms are ephemeral, lasting only a week or two each spring.”
From the Greek for lasting a day; mayflies and morning mist are the classic examples. Art critics apply it to deliberately short-lived work.