Word of the Day: Ephemeral

Nov 7, 2025, 12:38 IST

The word of the day is ephemeral. Develop your vocabulary by learning the meaning, origin, usage, synonyms, and antonyms of the word ephemeral here.

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Word of the Day: Ephemeral

The word of the day is Ephemeral. Let's take a quick look at its meaning, origin, usage, synonyms, and antonyms.

Type

Adjective

Meaning of Ephemeral

Ephemeral means something that lasts for a very short time. It refers to things that are temporary, brief, or short-lived in nature.

Ephemeral- Origin

The word ‘ephemeral’ is derived from the Greek word “ephemeros,” which means “lasting only a day.” It was first used in English around the 16th century to describe short-lived creatures or events.

Ephemeral- Usage

Beauty is often described as ephemeral because it fades with time.

Social media trends are ephemeral and change almost every week.

Ephemeral- Synonyms

Temporary, fleeting, short-lived, transitory, momentary

Ephemeral- Antonyms

Permanent, lasting, eternal, enduring, perpetual

Conclusion

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