The beauty of a blooming flower is ephemeral, lasting only a few days before wilting.
transient
The word ephemeral is an adjective. It describes something which lasts for a short time.
"The ephemeral life of common flies is the basis for the word's meaning." "There were several ephemeral governments in Italy between 1979 and 1982." "The investigator hoped to photograph the ephemeral displays created by lightning flashes." "The blooming of most desert plants is ephemeral, and may occur after infrequent or seasonal rainfall."
No, the noun 'ephemeral' is a concrete noun, a word for a plant that doesn't last very long; a word for a physical thing.The noun form of the adjective 'ephemeral' is ephemeralness, an abstract noun as a word for the quality or state of being short lived; a word for a concept.
modern, ephemeral
Synonyms for ephemeral:MomentaryBrieffugitivetemporary
fleeting, transitory.
transitory.
transient, evanescent, fleeting, temporary, fugacious, ephemeron.
A couple antonyms for the word permanent is temporary or ephemeral.
The word "ephemeral" is an adjective. It describes something that lasts for a very short time or has a short lifespan.