Evanescent is today’s word, and although it looks intimidating I promise it wont hurt.
This adjective is pronounced ev-eh-NESS-ent and means vanishing; fading away; fleeting, or tending to become imperceptible; scarcely perceptible.
Robert W. Bly, in his wonderful book 1,200 Words You Should Know to Sound Smart (not an ad just a good book!), defines Evanescent as having the qualities of a mist or vapor, capable of vanishing seemingly into thin air.
What an interesting quality for something to have. Can you think of examples of evanescent that you could use in your own writing or conversations?
Bly, thankfully, provide an example of this strange word used in a sentence. You will never guess who used this to discribe their craft! None other than the quite lovable, and famous cook and author, Julia Childs.
” Nobody thinks it’s silly to invest two hours’ work in two minutes’ enjoyment; but if cooking is evanescent, well, so is the ballet.” – Julia Childs
Well I can promise you that I am more of a reader than a speaker so I still may not say this word right but I am determined to slip it in somewhere, how about you?
Looking for another word? Try Hurkle-Durkle!
