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Evanescent

usgb/ˌevəˈnesnt/Volume
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Quick DisappearancePlay
Use 'evanescent' to describe something that fades out or ends rapidly, not just physically but perhaps in memory or importance. SlideThe evanescent flash of a shooting star captivated me.
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Seldom NegativePlay
'Evanescent' often has a neutral or slightly positive connotation, not usually used in a negative context. SlideThe evanescent glow of city lights at night was enchanting.
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Poetic ExpressionPlay
'Evanescent' is popular in literary or poetic contexts for its descriptive elegance. SlideHer laughter was evanescent, lingering briefly in the air before fading.