evanescence
evanescence — noun
1. a quality shown by things that are extremely brief and vanish fully, often witho
a quality shown by things that are extremely brief and vanish fully, often without leaving any sign that they ever existed
Emre watched the evanescence of the morning mist as the sun rose over the hills.
evanescence of [natural phenomenon] — mist, fog, vapour
The elderly poet often wrote poems about the evanescence of cherry blossoms each spring.
evanescence of [seasonal / temporal phenomenon]
There is a quiet beauty in the evanescence of soap bubbles rising in the air.
Amani knew the evanescence of a shooting star was part of what made it special.
Through the window, Shanti watched the evanescence of the rainbow after the storm.
- transience
the most common and neutral alternative; works in formal and everyday contexts
- ephemerality
more literary and poetic than evanescence; often implies a natural beauty in brevity
- impermanence
has strong philosophical or Buddhist associations; focuses on the idea that nothing lasts forever
- permanence
the state of lasting indefinitely without change
- durability
the ability to last a long time despite wear or use
- longevity
long duration of existence or life
文法句型
the evanescence of [something]
用法筆記
Frequently used in literary, poetic, or philosophical writing. In everyday conversation, words such as 'briefness' or 'temporary nature' are much more common than evanescence.