vanished
word · lemma: vanish
/ˈvænɪʃt/
VA-nisht
/vˈænɪʃt/
VA-nisht
Definition
Something that has disappeared suddenly or completely and cannot be seen or found.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal contexts, often used for people, things, or even ideas that disappear mysteriously or suddenly. Frequently used in stories and news reports. Similar to 'disappeared', but 'vanished' can feel more dramatic or mysterious.
Spanish: desaparecidoPortuguese (BR): desaparecidoPortuguese (PT): desaparecidoChinese (Simplified): 消失了Chinese (Traditional): 消失了Hindi: गायब हो गयाArabic: اختفىBengali: অদৃশ্য হয়ে গেছে - হাওয়া হয়ে গেছেRussian: исчез - пропалJapanese: 消えたVietnamese: biến mấtKorean: 사라졌다Turkish: kaybolduUrdu: غائب ہو گیا - اچانک غائب ہو گیاIndonesian: menghilang
Example Sentences
The cat vanished from the yard.
basic
All the cookies vanished in minutes.
basic
My keys have vanished again.
basic
They looked away for a moment, and the magician had vanished.
natural
All evidence of the accident had vanished by morning.
natural
It’s like my phone just vanished into thin air.
natural