Definitions

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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But they ultimately proved not to provide a permanent change in their fortunes, but a momentary respite.

From BBC

Commitment could not be questioned here, but Spurs were undone by momentary lapses that always risk the ultimate punishment against PSG.

From BBC

"This was not a momentary lapse by Paul Doyle — it was a choice he made that day and it turned celebration into mayhem."

From BBC

The defence said it was a "momentary lapse on her part", a "terribly tragic accident" in which she too "significantly suffered".

From BBC

Short sellers piled into the stock, setting up the momentary rebound typical of meme stocks.

From Los Angeles Times