fadable
Loses color eventually
Fadable describes something capable of fading—losing color, brightness, or intensity over time.
Fabrics, dyes, and inks may be fadable when exposed to sunlight: The curtains are fadable, so keep them out of direct sun.
Memories, emotions, and impressions can also be fadable, suggesting impermanence rather than durability.
Temporary, soon departing
- fleetingPassing very quickly
- temporaryLimited in duration
- momentaryLasting very briefly
- short-livedLasting only briefly
evanescent · impermanent · passing · brief · vanishing · fugitive · elusive · fugacious
Able to decompose naturally
- photodegradableBroken down by light
- compostableAble to decompose naturally
- decomposableCapable of breaking apart
- perishableProne to decay
light-sensitive · oxidizable · weatherable · corrodible · bleachable · washable · impermanent
transient
Temporary, soon departing
short-lived · evanescent · impermanent · passing · brief · vanishing · fugitive · elusive · fugacious · perishable
biodegradable
Able to decompose naturally
- photodegradableBroken down by light
- compostableAble to decompose naturally
- decomposableCapable of breaking apart
perishable · light-sensitive · oxidizable · weatherable · corrodible · bleachable · washable · impermanent
decline
Decrease or refuse
lessen · decrease · wane · atrophy · subside · ebb · recede · abate · diminish · taper
fad
Short-lived enthusiasm
buzz · hype · mania · novelty · gimmick · phase · sensation · whim · passing fancy · flavor of the month