momentary

[moh-muhn-ter-ee] / ˈmoʊ mənˌtɛr i /

ADJECTIVE

brief, fleeting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

short-lived temporary transitory

WEAK

cursory dreamlike ephemeral evanescent flashing flitting flying fugacious fugitive gone in flash hasty impermanent impulsive in wink of an eye instantaneous like lightning passing quick shifting short spasmodic summary transient vanishing volatile

Antonyms

STRONGEST

lasting lengthy long-lived permanent

WEAK

long-lasting staying

Example Sentences

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CrowdStrike Holdings is having a stellar month, and that hot run isn’t just a momentary blip, according to analysts at Morgan Stanley.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Observing that momentary disappearance allows scientists to calculate the asteroid's position, speed, and shape with remarkable precision.

From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026

Fletcher said a "momentary lapse of character absolutely does not reflect my beliefs or values".

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

The final update was from Jan. 18, after she had emergency surgery to remove that tumor, and her mood was one of momentary relief.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

She returns her prosthetic arm to her stump, wincing at the momentary pinch of the magnetic fields that hold it tight.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson

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