Evanescent (Adjective)
Meaning
Tending to vanish like vapor; "evanescent beauty".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The firefly's glow was an evanescent wonder, flashing brightly for a moment before disappearing into the darkness.
- Her smile was an evanescent thing, appearing and vanishing so quickly that it left him wondering if he had imagined it.
- The scent of the blooming flowers was evanescent, lingering in the air for only a brief moment before dissipating.
- The snowflakes danced in the air, their delicate forms evanescent and fleeting as they melted away on contact with the warm ground.
- The memory of their first kiss was an evanescent thing, fading with time but still leaving a lingering sense of longing.