Ephemeral Definition & Meaning

ephemeral
adjective
  1. lasting a very short time; "the ephemeral joys of childhood"; "a passing fancy"; "youth's transient beauty"; "love is transitory but it is eternal"; "fugacious blossoms"
noun
  1. anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day in its winged form

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