Ephemeral
/ɪˈfɛmərəl/ adjective mediumLasting for a very short time.
The cherry blossoms' beauty is ephemeral, fading within a week.
Memory Trick
Think of a mayfly — some species live for only a single day, the definition of ephemeral.
Lasting for a very short time.
The cherry blossoms' beauty is ephemeral, fading within a week.
Think of a mayfly — some species live for only a single day, the definition of ephemeral.