Choose the most appropriate synonym for the word: Evanescent
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Fleeting
Evanescent means soon passing out of sight or memory, vanishing quickly, like a mist. Its synonym is fleeting.
Example: The evanescent rainbow faded within minutes.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Eternal | lasting for ever (it is the antonym of evanescent) | They promised each other eternal friendship. |
| (2) Resilient | able to recover quickly from difficulty (it is about toughness, not about passing quickly) | Children are often more resilient than adults think. |
| (3) Fleeting (answer) | lasting for a very short time (something evanescent disappears quickly) | I caught only a fleeting glimpse of the deer. |
| (4) Practical | useful and sensible in real situations (it is not related to time) | She gave me some practical advice about saving money. |
| Synonyms of evanescent: fleeting, transient, ephemeral, momentary Antonyms of evanescent: eternal, permanent, lasting, enduring Also asked in CUET (UG): evanescent – 26-05-2026 Slot 1, 14-05-2026 Slot 1, 16-05-2025 Slot 1 resilient – 20-05-2026 Slot 1, 19-05-2026 Slot 2, 28-05-2025 Slot 1 fleeting – 25-05-2026 Slot 1, 15-05-2026 Slot 1, 02-06-2025 Slot 2, 31-05-2025 Slot 1 |