Ephemeral (Noun)
Meaning
Anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day in its winged form.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The mayfly is an ephemeral insect, with its adult life lasting just a few hours.
- A snowflake's beauty is often ephemeral, disappearing the moment it touches a warm surface.
- The firefly's glow is ephemeral, flickering in and out of existence as it flits about the garden.
- Fireworks create an ephemeral display of colorful lights and sounds that leave lasting memories.
- A fleeting sunrise can be an ephemeral sight to behold as morning slowly gives way to day.