The Clue
Ephemeral (8 letter answer)
The Answer
FLEETING
Tags
Notes
The answer FLEETING is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Related Clues
Short-lived
Definition
FLEET as a verb:
1. (flit, flutter, fleet, dart) = move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart; "The hummingbird flitted among the branches"
2. (evanesce, fade, blow over, pass off, fleet, pass) = disappear gradually; "The pain eventually passed off"
FLEETING as an adjective:
1. (fleeting, fugitive, momentaneous, momentary) = lasting for a markedly brief time; "a fleeting glance"; "fugitive hours"; "rapid momentaneous association of things that meet and pass"; "a momentary glimpse"