evanescent
Advanced/ˌɛvəˈnɛsənt/
- adjective
- Fleeting, momentary
evanescent in a sentence
- “My joy at getting promoted was evanescent because I discovered that I would have to work much longer hours in a less friendly office.”
- “She has a beauty that is as evanescent as a rainbow.”
- “The thrill of the game was evanescent, fading as quickly as it came.”
What does “evanescent” mean?
evanescent (adjective) means fleeting, momentary. It is pronounced /ˌɛvəˈnɛsənt/. 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 "evanescent" mean?
- evanescent (adjective) means: Fleeting, momentary
- How do you pronounce "evanescent"?
- "evanescent" is pronounced /ˌɛvəˈnɛsənt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "evanescent" in a sentence?
- Here is "evanescent" used in a sentence: My joy at getting promoted was evanescent because I discovered that I would have to work much longer hours in a less friendly office.
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