Ephemeral (Adjective)
Meaning
Lasting a very short time; "the ephemeral joys of childhood"; "a passing fancy"; "youth's transient beauty"; "love is transitory but it is eternal"; "fugacious blossoms".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The firefly's glow was ephemeral, lasting only for a few seconds.
- Her success was ephemeral, fading quickly as new trends emerged.
- The thrill of skydiving is an ephemeral experience that's hard to repeat.
- The fashion world is driven by ephemeral tastes and fleeting styles.
- The butterfly's beautiful wings are ephemeral, delicate, and easily damaged.