Synonyms of ephemeral
24 similar words · 7 opposite words
Another word for ephemeral is passing. Other synonyms of ephemeral are temporary, fleeting, earthly, transitory and fugitive. The opposite of ephemeral is eternal.
Synonyms and similar words for ephemeral
adjectiveLasting for a short period of time.
- temporaryExisting only for a short time or short times.
- transitoryLasting only a short time; temporary.
- fleetingPassing quickly; of short duration.
- evanescentEphemeral, fleeting, momentary.
- momentaryEphemeral or relatively short-lived.
- short-lived
- short
- volatileTemporary or ephemeral.
nounSomething which lasts for a short period of time.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- earthlyRelating to the earth or this world, as opposed to heaven or the heavens.
- brief
- deciduousTransitory, ephemeral, not lasting.
- flying
- fugaciousFleeting, fading quickly, transient.
- fugitiveTransient, fleeting or ephemeral.
- instantLasting for a short moment; momentary; short-lived.
- passingThat passes away; ephemeral.
- perishableLiable to perish, especially naturally subject to quick decomposition or decay.
- quick
- transientRemaining for only a brief time.
- transitive
- worldly
- seasonable obsoleteEphemeral; lasting for just one season.
- whilend obsoletePassing; temporal; temporary; not lasting; not permanent; transient; transitory; not eternal.
Opposite of ephemeral
adjectiveLasting for a short period of time.
- permanent
- eternalLasting forever; unending.
- everlasting
- timeless
adjectiveMore antonyms
Meaning of ephemeral
- adjective Lasting for a short period of time.
- adjective Existing for only one day, as with some flowers, insects, and diseases.
- adjective Usually dry, but filling with water for brief periods during and after precipitation.
ephemeral in other languages
Questions about synonyms of ephemeral
- What is another word for ephemeral?
- Ephemeral has 24 synonyms on Word.ws, such as passing, temporary, fleeting, earthly, transitory, fugitive, transient and perishable.
- What is the opposite of ephemeral?
- The opposite of ephemeral is eternal. Other antonyms of ephemeral are permanent.
- What does ephemeral mean?
- Ephemeral means lasting for a short period of time.
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