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ephemeral Antonyms

Opposite of ephemeral

Because the opposite of ephemeral shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Lasting for a very short time; transitory or short-lived.

Usage Example

"The beauty of cherry blossoms is all the more precious because it is so permanent."

Strongest
permanent
enduring
lasting
eternal
perpetual
everlasting
Strong
perennial
long-lived
abiding
immortal

• noun (Context 2)

A plant or organism that has a very short life cycle or completes several life cycles within a single brief season, such as a desert wildflower that blooms only after rare rainfall.

Usage Example

"Spring ephemerals carpet the forest floor with blossoms before the tree canopy fully leafs out."

Strongest
perennial

Similar words to ephemeral

Words similar to ephemeral shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

fleeting
transitory
transient
short-lived
momentary
evanescent
passing
brief
See all synonyms of ephemeral

• Nearby Words

envy
enwrap
eon
ephemeral
epic
epically
epicenter

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Ephemeral. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/ephemeral
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