Nimvane

"Nimvane" describes a surreal emotional state where someone or something is physically present but feels emotionally or spiritually distant. It’s the sensation of standing in a familiar place or next to someone close, yet feeling an invisible wall, like trying to hold onto a dream that’s fading. You are here, but not fully present. The world feels slightly out of sync with your inner self.

Nim-: Inspired by “nimble” (light, elusive) and “nimbus” (a halo or mist), suggesting something almost there, but untouchable.

-vane: From “weather vane,” which constantly shifts direction — implying emotional unpredictability or disconnection.

Together, they evoke the feeling of being present in form, but not in spirit — like drifting smoke in a familiar room.