Evanescence
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɛv.əˈnɛs.əns/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Evanescence is a noun meaning The act or state of vanishing away; disappearance.
Meaning
The act or state of vanishing away; disappearance.
More Meanings
- The event of fading and gradually vanishing from sight.
Example Sentences
the evanescence of the morning mist.
We suffer equal pain from the pertinacious adhesion of unwelcome images, as from the evanescence of those which are pleasing and useful
Word Forms
- evanescences
Synonyms for evanescence
Depending on context, synonyms include ephemerality, fleetingness, ephemeralness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ephemerality, fleetingness, ephemeralness, departure, evacuation, eviction.
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