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evanescent

/ˌɛvəˈnɛsənt/
e · va · nes · cent ˌɛ · və · ˈnɛs · ənt
English Definition
adj. quickly fading or disappearing
中文释义
逐渐消失的，短暂的
Significado en Español
evanescente, fugaz
한국어 뜻
사라지는, 덧없는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thoáng qua, phù du
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Example Sentence

The beauty of the sunset was evanescent, disappearing within minutes.

日落美景转瞬即逝，在几分钟内消失。

Synonyms
fleeting transient temporary ephemeral
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
e-(out) + van-(empty) + -escent(changing) → gradually becoming empty, gradually disappearing
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “evanescent”.

  1. A permanent
  2. B eternal
  3. C fleeting
  4. D enduring
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C — fleeting. “evanescent” means adj. quickly fading or disappearing

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The beauty of the sunset was ______, gone within just a few short minutes.

  1. A permanent
  2. B evanescent
  3. C lasting
  4. D eternal
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B — evanescent. “evanescent” means adj. quickly fading or disappearing

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Common questions about “evanescent”

What does “evanescent” mean?

evanescent — adj. quickly fading or disappearing. In Chinese: 逐渐消失的，短暂的.

How do you pronounce “evanescent”?

evanescent is pronounced /ˌɛvəˈnɛsənt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: e · va · nes · cent.

How do you use “evanescent” in a sentence?

The beauty of the sunset was evanescent, disappearing within minutes. (日落美景转瞬即逝，在几分钟内消失。)

What are synonyms for “evanescent”?

fleeting, transient, temporary, ephemeral — all close in meaning to evanescent (adj. quickly fading or disappearing).

Is “evanescent” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. evanescent appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “evanescent”?

e-(out) + van-(empty) + -escent(changing) → gradually becoming empty, gradually disappearing

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