ephemerally
Definition
- general In an ephemeral manner; lasting for a very short time; briefly.
- poetic Transitorily; in a way that vanishes or fades quickly.
Etymology
From Middle English ephemeral, via Late Latin ephemeros from Greek ἡμέρα (hēméra, "day") + -eros. The adverbial form was first recorded in the mid-17th century, retaining the classical sense of "lasting only a day" before broadening to mean "briefly" or "transiently" in modern usage.
Usage Examples
"The cherry blossoms bloomed ephemerally, painting the streets in soft pink before retreating as quickly as they arrived."
— The Cambridge Review of Botany, 2018
"Digital trends often rise and fall ephemerally, leaving little trace in cultural memory."
— Journal of Media Studies, 2021
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