ephemeral
/ɛˈfɛ.mə.ɹəl/adj
High School
1
Lasting for a short period of time.
2
Existing for only one day, as with some flowers, insects, and diseases.
3
Usually dry, but filling with water for brief periods during and after precipitation.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing