Evanescence

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Updated June 2026

Definition

The quality of being fleeting or vanishing quickly, like vapour. Describes something that disappears or fades away gradually from sight or memory.

“The evanescence of morning mist created a mystical atmosphere in the valley.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

ev·a·nes·cence

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Synonyms

transienceimpermanenceephemeralityfleetingness

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Wordle

Contains five E's and two N's. Watch for the pattern EVAN and the -ESCENCE ending.

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Scrabble

Worth 16 points base value. The V (4 points) and C (3 points) offer good scoring potential.

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acnes avens canes caves cease cense eaves eneas evans evase evene evens evese nance nanes naves neese nenes neven neves scena scene seave sence

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