vanished
UK: ˈvænɪʃt | US: ˈvænɪʃt
adj. no longer present or visible; disappeared
v. (past tense of vanish) to disappear suddenly or completely
vanished = vanish<to disappear> + ed<past tense suffix>
- vanish: Derived from Old French esvanir (to disappear), itself from Latin evanescere (to fade away), combining e- (out) + vanescere (to vanish).
- -ed: A common English suffix indicating past tense or completed action.
Etymology Origin:
The word vanished traces back to Latin evanescere, which literally means "to fade out." Over time, the Old French esvanir simplified into Middle English vanissen, eventually becoming vanish in Modern English. The addition of -ed marks it as a past action, preserving the core idea of sudden or complete disappearance.
The magician made the coin vanish before our eyes.
By morning, the fog had vanished without a trace.
Many ancient traditions have vanished over the centuries.
Her smile vanished when she heard the bad news.
The thief vanished into the crowded streets.