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ephemeral

/ɪˈfem.ər.əl/ adjective
Intermediate

Definition

lasting for a very short time

Examples

The ephemeral beauty of cherry blossoms draws millions of visitors each spring.

Social media posts are ephemeral — here today, forgotten tomorrow.

Synonyms

transient fleeting momentary

Antonyms

permanent enduring eternal

Tags

#nature #time #beauty