Definition

To fade away or vanish gradually, like something that is not solid or visible anymore.

Example

The morning mist began to evanesce as the sun rose higher in the sky.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever noticed how quickly the fog can evanesce in the morning?

Yeah, it's like one moment it's all around, and then it's just gone.

Exactly! It’s almost magical how it just seems to evanesce into thin air.

I love that feeling, especially when the sun starts shining.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Evanesce → It is formed from "e-" (meaning out of) and "vanesce" (from Latin "vanescere", meaning to vanish). The word describes the act of fading away or disappearing gradually.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'fading out' ('e-') and 'vanishing' ('vanesce') — that's why evanesce means to disappear gradually.

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