ephemeral
adjective/ɪˈfɛmərəl/
Frequency rank: #13,161 most common English word
Meaning
lasting for a very short time; transitory.
Example sentence
Cherry blossoms are beautiful but ephemeral, lasting only a few days each spring.
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