Choose the most appropriate antonym for the word: Ephemeral
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Eternal
Ephemeral means lasting for a very short time. Its antonym is eternal.
Example: Fame on social media is often ephemeral.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Eternal (answer) | lasting for ever, without end (a very short life and an endless one are opposites) | The poet wrote of eternal love. |
| (2) Transient | lasting only a short time (it is a synonym of ephemeral) | His anger was transient and soon passed. |
| (3) Indifferent | not interested or not caring (it has nothing to do with how long something lasts) | He was indifferent to the result of the match. |
| (4) Insightful | showing deep understanding (it is not related to time) | She wrote an insightful review of the novel. |
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