adj
Uncommon
vanished
VA-nihsht
Vanished (adj) means No longer present or visible; gone completely. Example: “Investigators searched for months but the vanished hikers were never found.”
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No longer present or visible; gone completely.
"Investigators searched for months but the vanished hikers were never found."
"Nothing remained of the vanished city except a few crumbling walls in the grass."
"She searched the whole house for her vanished keys but found nothing."
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Rhymes for vanished
fished
famished
polished
punished
finished
banished
cherished
furnished
published
nourished
anguished
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Frequently asked questions
What does “vanished” mean?
The word “vanished” means no longer present or visible; gone completely.
How do you pronounce “vanished”?
“Vanished” is pronounced VA-nihsht (/ˈvænɪʃt/ in IPA).
How do you use “vanished” in a sentence?
Here is “vanished” used in a sentence: “Investigators searched for months but the vanished hikers were never found.”
What part of speech is “vanished”?
“Vanished” is an adjective.
Is “vanished” a common word?
“Vanished” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between "vanished" and "disappeared"?
"Vanished" and "disappeared" both describe something no longer present or visible, but "vanished" often carries a stronger sense of suddenness or mystery, suggesting something is completely gone without a clear explanation. "Disappeared" is more neutral and can describe gradual or explained absences too.
Can "vanished" describe abstract things like feelings or opportunities?
Yes, "vanished" can describe abstract things as well as physical objects, such as "her confidence vanished" or "the opportunity vanished," meaning they ceased to exist or be present.
Is "vanished" only used for people who go missing?
No, "vanished" is used broadly for anything that has gone completely, including objects, feelings, money, or opportunities, not just missing people.
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