Associations to the word «Evanescent»

Wiktionary

EVANESCENT, adjective. Vanishing, disappearing.
EVANESCENT, adjective. Ephemeral, momentary, fleeting.
EVANESCENT, adjective. Barely there; almost imperceptible.

Dictionary definition

EVANESCENT, adjective. Tending to vanish like vapor; "evanescent beauty".

Wise words

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