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momentary

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective momentary has 1 sense
  1. fleeting, fugitive, momentaneous, momentary - lasting for a markedly brief time; "a fleeting glance"; "fugitive hours"; "rapid momentaneous association of things that meet and pass"; "a momentary glimpse"
    Antonym: long (indirect, via short)

Definitions from the Web

Term: momentary

Description:

Momentary is an adjective that describes something lasting for a very short amount of time or an instant.

Senses:

  1. Main Sense: Lasting for a short time; brief or fleeting.
  2. Secondary Sense: Occurring at a specific point in time.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sample Sentences:

  • The flash of lightning illuminated the dark sky for a momentary second.
  • She experienced a momentary lapse in concentration and accidentally dropped the glass.
  • The actor's momentary hesitation on stage went unnoticed by the audience.
  • I caught a momentary glimpse of her through the window as she passed by.

Usages:

  • There was a momentary interruption in the power supply during the thunderstorm.
  • The child's momentary smile brightened up the room.
  • She felt a momentary surge of excitement when she received the job offer.
  • His momentary absence from the meeting went unnoticed by the team.

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