Evanescent

usgb/ˌevəˈnesnt/
adjective

Something that disappears quickly or fades away.

The rainbow is an evanescent beauty.
Visual representation of "evanescent" - Something that disappears quickly or fades away

Often appears as...

  • evanescent light
  • evanescent moment
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Quick Disappearance

Use 'evanescent' to describe something that fades out or ends rapidly, not just physically but perhaps in memory or importance.

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The evanescent flash of a shooting star captivated me.
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Seldom Negative

'Evanescent' often has a neutral or slightly positive connotation, not usually used in a negative context.

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The evanescent glow of city lights at night was enchanting.
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Poetic Expression

'Evanescent' is popular in literary or poetic contexts for its descriptive elegance.

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Her laughter was evanescent, lingering briefly in the air before fading.
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