ephemeral
/əˈfem.ər.əl/
adjective
1.
Lasting for a very short time; transitory.
"The ephemeral beauty of cherry blossoms reminds us to cherish every moment."
2.
Existing or living only for a single day, as certain plants or insects.
"Mayflies are known for their remarkably ephemeral adult lifespan."
Social media trends are often ephemeral, fading as quickly as they appear in the feed.
Modern usage • Digital culture
The artist's installation was designed to be ephemeral, decomposing naturally over the course of a few weeks.
Art & literature • Contemporary
🔗 Related Words
fleeting
transient
momentary
brief
passing
short-lived
🌐 Translations
Spanishefímero / fugaz
Frenchéphémère / passager
Germanvergänglich / flüchtig
Japanese短命な (tanmei na)