Definitions

1. adjective

Lasting for a very short time; fleeting, transitory.

“The evanescent beauty of the sunset was a breathtaking sight.”

2. noun

Something that lasts for a very short time; a fleeting thing.

“The evanescent nature of summer is a bittersweet reminder of its approaching end.”

3. adverb

In a fleeting or transitory manner.

“The fire burned evanescently, leaving behind only a faint scent of smoke.”