evanesce

/ɪvænˈɛs/

Definitions

1. verb

to become or cause to become insubstantial or intangible, often used to describe something that is disappearing or fading away

“The fog began to evanesce as the sun rose over the city.”

2. verb

to become or cause to become faint or indistinct

“The sound of the music began to evanesce as it faded into the distance.”

3. noun

the process of becoming or causing something to become insubstantial or intangible, often used to describe a feeling of loss or disappearance

“The evanesce of her memories left her feeling nostalgic and melancholic.”

Synonyms

  • disappear
  • fade
  • flicker

Antonyms

  • manifest
  • solidify