ephemeral

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/ɪˈfɛmərəl/

adjective
Lasting for a very short time

ephemeral in a sentence

  • “The beauty of the sunset was ephemeral, fading within minutes.”
  • “The ephemeral nature of the sunset captivated everyone.”
  • “The artist's ephemeral installation was admired by many.”

What does “ephemeral” mean?

ephemeral (adjective) means lasting for a very short time. It is pronounced /ɪˈfɛmərəl/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "ephemeral" mean?
ephemeral (adjective) means: Lasting for a very short time
How do you pronounce "ephemeral"?
"ephemeral" is pronounced /ɪˈfɛmərəl/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "ephemeral" in a sentence?
Here is "ephemeral" used in a sentence: The beauty of the sunset was ephemeral, fading within minutes.

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